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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
$37
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windermere to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windermere to Glasgow will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Windermere to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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W85204Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Windermere to Glasgow:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windermere to Glasgow costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
The journey is about 17m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $93 (€76)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Windermere to Glasgow trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85338+ W34023 | On time 6:42 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h34 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85347+ W85165 | 7:56 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h39 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85354+ W85174 | 8:52 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h39 | 11:31 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89869+ W85170 | 9:55 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85370+ W85179 | 11:47 AM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h52 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89871+ W85185 | 1:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h41 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85379+ W85188 | 2:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h39 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85389+ W34007 | 3:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h01 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89873+ W85196 | 4:00 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h39 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85399+ W85197 | 5:07 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h42 | 7:49 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85409+ W85205 | 6:06 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h33 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89875+ W85208+ Y14751+ L88598 | 6:55 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 3h09 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G85419+ W34169 | 7:48 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h21 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85429+ C01321 | 8:41 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h32 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G85441+ W34180 | 9:47 PM Windermere station (WDM) | 2h22 | 12:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Windermere to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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 Windermere 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 Windermere to Glasgow trains use the Windermere to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Windermere and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Windermere has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Windermere.
Ticket office support is available at Windermere.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windermere: Parking, WC.
Available at Windermere: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Windermere: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: On Station Forecourt, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, 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.
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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