- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Glasgow will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Middlesbrough to Glasgow without transferring at least 2 times.
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L88015
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L87919
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L88001Trains from Middlesbrough to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C31893+ W85165 | 5:50 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h45 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P28623+ G66980+ L87847 | 6:05 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h16 | 10:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31755+ W34046 | 6:40 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h38 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P28632+ G25677+ L87873 | 6:58 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h09 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31762+ W34177 | 7:18 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h43 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85816+ C01971+ L87888 | 7:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h43 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31768+ W34254 | On time 8:40 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h25 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85822+ G80199+ L87919 | 8:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h42 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31771+ W33912 | 9:41 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h21 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85827+ G80205+ L87936 | 9:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h42 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31778+ W34033 | 10:36 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h25 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85833+ G80211+ L87951 | 10:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h42 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31786+ W34187 | 12:41 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h20 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85845+ G80224+ L87983 | 12:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h45 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C32293+ G01064+ L87996 | 1:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h49 | 5:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C31791+ G25679 | 1:41 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 4h05 | 5:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G85852+ G80228+ L88001 | 1:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h44 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
C32298+ G01067+ L88015 | 2:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h53 | 6:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
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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 Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Glasgow trains use the Middlesbrough to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Middlesbrough and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Middlesbrough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Middlesbrough.
Wi-Fi is available at Middlesbrough.
Ticket office support is available at Middlesbrough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Middlesbrough: Parking, WC.
Available at Middlesbrough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Middlesbrough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), 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, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Marton is 4 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
Marton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marton: Parking.
Available at Marton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. Ramped access to the platforms, with a dropped kerb from the car park onto the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
James Cook Hospital is 3 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
James Cook Hospital has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at James Cook Hospital: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at James Cook Hospital: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital, 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.
Muirend is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Muirend has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Muirend.
Ticket office support is available at Muirend. 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 Muirend: Parking.
Available at Muirend: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Muirend: 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 both platforms, 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.
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