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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Glasgow will cost around $339 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $323.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 13 trains from Wakefield to Glasgow, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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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Trains from Wakefield to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 but you can travel from only $22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Wakefield to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:48 AM Wakefield | 5h06 | 12:54 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Wakefield | 5h08 | 1:55 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Wakefield | 5h08 | 2:56 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:47 AM Wakefield | 5h09 | 3:56 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:47 AM Wakefield | 5h10 | 4:57 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:47 PM Wakefield | 5h11 | 5:58 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:47 PM Wakefield | 5h10 | 6:57 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:47 PM Wakefield | 5h06 | 7:53 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:47 PM Wakefield | 5h07 | 8:54 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:47 PM Wakefield | 4h35 | 9:22 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:47 PM Wakefield | 4h28 | 10:15 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:47 PM Wakefield | 5h12 | 11:59 PM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:48 PM Wakefield | 11h37 | 7:25 AM Glasgow | 1 transfer | |
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
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.
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
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.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Glasgow trains use the Wakefield Westgate to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Wakefield and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wakefield Westgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Westgate.
ATMs are available at Wakefield Westgate.
Ticket office support is available at Wakefield Westgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Wakefield Westgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Westgate: 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: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required, 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: Yes.
Wakefield Kirkgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wakefield Kirkgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wakefield Kirkgate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway, 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.
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.
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