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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$58
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$86
Fastest journey on Oct 13
3 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
3 h 23 m
Trains on Oct 13
22
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to York will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 22 trains from Glasgow to York, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G80061Trains from Glasgow to York run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 1:30 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to York trains for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L87815+ C02006 | Delayed 7:15 AM 8:15 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 10:56 AM 10:56 AMYork station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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L87758+ G08175 | 6:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h14 | 9:14 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W69143+ C02002 | 6:06 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h46 | 9:52 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87776+ G08180 | 6:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h29 | 10:14 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
W29873 | 6:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h50 | 10:38 AM York station (YRK) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87785+ C02015 | 7:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 10:53 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87797+ G08186 | 7:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h29 | 11:14 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87806+ G01148 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h39 | 11:39 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87815+ C02006 | 8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 11:52 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C31828+ G80055+ W34039 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h36 | 1:14 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
L87838+ G80049 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h14 | 12:14 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87845+ C01942 | 9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 12:52 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C31836+ G80061+ C01362 | 9:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h34 | 2:14 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
L87861+ G80055 | 9:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h29 | 1:14 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87875+ C02029 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 1:52 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87890+ G80061 | 10:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h29 | 2:14 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87904+ C02007 | 11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 2:53 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87922+ G80067 | 11:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h29 | 3:14 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
L87930+ C02014 | 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h37 | 3:52 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
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Narrow medieval street with overhanging timber-framed buildings and many independent shops. York's most famous and atmospheric lane.
Peaceful riverside gardens with abbey ruins, museum access, and lawns. Ideal for a scenic break amid York's historic core.
Grand civic street lined with historic buildings, gardens, and cultural sites. A key route for exploring the heart of York.
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York ham is a prized cured ham from the city, traditionally mild, tender, and often served thick-cut in sandwiches, salads, or classic British meals.
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Beloved tearoom serving York rarebit, afternoon tea, and the famous fat rascal in an old-fashioned, bustling setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to York by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to York trains use the Glasgow Central to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Ticket office support is available at Partick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Partick: Parking, WC.
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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