- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 6 trains that leave Windermere for Glasgow on Tue, Jun 02, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.










Omio 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 |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $95 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 $45 (€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 $50 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $95 (€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 tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:52 AM Windermere | 2h39 | 10:31 AM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Windermere | 4h55 | 2:40 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Windermere | 2h45 | 12:40 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:57 AM Windermere | 3h05 | 1:02 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:47 AM Windermere | 3h18 | 3:05 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:07 PM Windermere | 2h41 | 3:48 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.
Award-winning museum in Pollok Country Park housing international art, medieval objects, and decorative arts from the Burrell bequest.
Glasgow's transport museum on the Clyde, known for ships, locomotives, vintage vehicles, and an immersive recreated street scene.
Glasgow's main pedestrian shopping street, busy with performers, historic facades, and strong links to the city centre highlights.
The city's principal civic square, surrounded by major buildings and statues, and a natural starting point for central sightseeing.
Charming cobbled lane in the West End known for its lights, intimate atmosphere, and photogenic setting near Byres Road.
Scotland’s best-known traditional dish: a peppery savoury pudding of minced offal, oats and spices, usually served with mashed turnips and potatoes. A classic supper in Glasgow pubs and restaurants.
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though linked to the northeast, it is widely loved in Glasgow and is a staple on many traditional menus.
Also called Lorne sausage, this spiced minced meat sausage is sliced into squares and often served in a morning roll. It is a very familiar Glasgow breakfast item.
A respected modern Scottish restaurant serving seasonal produce in a smart but relaxed dining room. Popular for high-quality contemporary cooking.
A famous traditional whisky pub with a huge Scotch selection and classic hearty bar food. A good stop for local atmosphere and a dram.
A well-known Finnieston restaurant focused on inventive small plates, strong produce and lively service. Great for sharing dishes in a stylish casual setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and public transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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