- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Livingston to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Livingston to Glasgow will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 21 trains that leave Livingston for Glasgow on Sun, Aug 09, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
W84207
C15582
W84187
C15013
W69088 · L87880
C15016
C15094
C15013
C15091
C15016Trains from Livingston to Glasgow run on average 16 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Livingston to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W83680 · L87820 | 8:01 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 1h25 | 9:26 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W83680 · L87820 | 8:04 AM Uphall (UHA) | 1h22 | 9:26 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C15013 | 8:59 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h57 | 9:56 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15013 | 9:02 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h54 | 9:56 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15016 | 9:30 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h54 | 10:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15016 | 9:33 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h51 | 10:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15091 | 10:01 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h57 | 10:58 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15091 | 10:04 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h54 | 10:58 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69088 · L87880 | 10:10 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 1h08 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W69088 · L87880 | 10:13 AM Uphall (UHA) | 1h05 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C15094 | 10:28 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h56 | 11:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15094 | 10:31 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h53 | 11:24 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69093 · L87894 | 10:40 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 1h08 | 11:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W69093 · L87894 | 10:43 AM Uphall (UHA) | 1h05 | 11:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W84207 | 10:55 AM Livingston South (LVG) | 1h06 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69125 | 10:57 AM Uphall (UHA) | 0h57 | 11:54 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69125 | 11:00 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 0h54 | 11:54 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69096 · L87911 | 11:08 AM Livingston North (LSN) | 1h11 | 12:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W69096 · L87911 | 11:11 AM Uphall (UHA) | 1h08 | 12:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W84187 | 12:56 PM Livingston South (LVG) | 1h04 | 2:00 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15582 | 2:56 PM Livingston South (LVG) | 1h03 | 3:59 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
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Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
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Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Livingston to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Livingston to Glasgow trains use the Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Livingston and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Livingston North is 1 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Livingston North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Livingston North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Livingston North: Parking.
Available at Livingston North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Livingston North: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Uphall is 2 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Uphall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Uphall: Parking.
Available at Uphall: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uphall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1 Blue Badge parking bays: 10, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Livingston South is 3 km from Livingston city centre. Public transport options include:
Livingston South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Livingston South.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Livingston South: Parking.
Available at Livingston South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Livingston South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Ramps to both platforms, narrow platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 5, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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.
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, 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 Charing Cross (Glasgow).
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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