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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
€30
Average ticket price on Oct 09
€55
Fastest journey on Oct 09
2 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
2 h 30 m
Trains on Oct 09
35
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Glasgow will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 35 trains from Newcastle to Glasgow, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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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L87919Trains from Newcastle to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 120 miles (194 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 120 miles (194 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80226+ C14669 | Delayed 1:32 PM 2:12 PMNewcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 5:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01064+ L87996 | On time 2:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 5:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80228+ L88001 | On time 3:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h33 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G25679 | On time 3:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h38 | 5:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25679+ L88001 | On time 3:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h28 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80232+ L88268 | On time 3:14 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 6:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80232+ G25679 | On time 3:14 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h32 | 5:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W85821+ L88012 | On time 3:19 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 6:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G01067+ L88015 | On time 3:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h38 | 6:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80234+ L87748 | On time 4:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 6:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80237+ L87755 | On time 4:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h37 | 6:48 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G01069+ L87766 | On time 4:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h38 | 7:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80241+ L87773 | On time 5:04 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h32 | 7:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G25683 | On time 5:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h33 | 7:41 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25683+ L87773 | On time 5:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h28 | 7:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80245+ L87783 | On time 5:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 8:04 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80247+ L87796 | On time 6:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h35 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80251+ L87803 | On time 6:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h54 | 9:05 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G01075+ L87803 | On time 6:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h25 | 9:05 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G01075 | On time 6:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h42 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01943+ L87819 | On time 7:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 9:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80257+ C14743 | On time 7:12 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G01080 | On time 7:41 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 10:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80259+ L87850 | On time 8:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h33 | 10:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80263+ L87864 | On time 8:14 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h50 | 11:04 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80266+ L87879 | On time 9:04 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 11:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80268+ W69052 | On time 9:12 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 12:05 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G15983+ L87892 | On time 9:19 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 12:12 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80272+ L87908 | On time 10:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h36 | 12:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
W85806+ L87794 | 5:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h12 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C31903+ W34023 | 5:42 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h34 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80189+ L87813 | 6:16 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 9:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80191+ L87828 | 6:52 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 9:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W85808+ L87843 | 7:18 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 10:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G66980+ L87847 | 7:42 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h39 | 10:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80193+ L87873 | 8:05 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h02 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C01971+ L87888 | 9:03 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h33 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80198+ L87902 | 9:12 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h54 | 12:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W85810+ L87902 | 9:17 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 12:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80199+ L87919 | 10:04 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h31 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80203+ L88248 | 10:11 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h50 | 1:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C31919+ C01369 | 10:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80205+ L87936 | 11:03 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h32 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80209+ L87943 | 11:12 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h54 | 2:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W85813+ L87943 | 11:15 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 2:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80211+ L87951 | 12:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h31 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80215+ C14672 | 12:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 3:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C31947+ W33935 | 12:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80216+ L87967 | 1:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h35 | 3:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G25698+ L87967 | 1:08 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 3:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80221+ L87975 | 1:14 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 4:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W85816+ L87975 | 1:17 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 4:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80224+ L87983 | 2:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h34 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80226+ C14669 | 2:12 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 5:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Glasgow trains use the Newcastle to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Newcastle Airport is 2 km from Newcastle city centre. Public transport options include:
Newcastle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available at the airport.
Free WiFi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the airport.
Ticket office support is available at Newcastle Airport.
Available at Newcastle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle Airport: The airport is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, 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.
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.
Shettleston is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Shettleston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shettleston.
Ticket office support is available at Shettleston. 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 Shettleston: Parking, WC.
Available at Shettleston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shettleston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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