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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
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wishaw to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wishaw to Glasgow will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 12 trains that leave Wishaw for Glasgow on Thu, Aug 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest trains will take 33 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.
L88609
C14939
L88554
L88478
L87077
W68264
C14939
L87089
L87077
L88478Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wishaw to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 6m faster (28m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly $40 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($10 (€8) vs $50 (€40)). 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.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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 Wishaw to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L88462 | 6:06 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h34 | 6:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88478 | 6:37 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h33 | 7:10 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88503 | 7:08 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h34 | 7:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87077 | 7:32 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h32 | 8:04 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88519 | 7:38 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h33 | 8:11 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87089 | 7:55 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h31 | 8:26 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88537 | 8:09 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h34 | 8:43 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68264 | 8:28 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h26 | 8:54 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88554 | 8:38 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h34 | 9:12 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14939 | 9:08 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h28 | 9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88589 | 9:39 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h33 | 10:12 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88609 | 10:12 AM Wishaw station (WSH) | 0h35 | 10:47 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wishaw to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Best time to book 2 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 Wishaw 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 Wishaw to Glasgow trains use the Wishaw to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Mount Florida. Use this guide to compare Wishaw and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wishaw 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 Wishaw.
Ticket office support is available at Wishaw. 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 Wishaw: Parking, WC.
Available at Wishaw: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wishaw: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms, 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: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shieldmuir is 2 km from Wishaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Shieldmuir has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Shieldmuir: Parking.
Available at Shieldmuir: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shieldmuir: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Ramp for train access: No, 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.
Mount Florida is 4 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Mount Florida has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Mount Florida.
Wi-Fi is available at Mount Florida.
Ticket office support is available at Mount Florida. 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 Mount Florida: Parking, WC.
Available at Mount Florida: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mount Florida: 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 Island platform. 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.
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Ticket office support is available at Partick. 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 Partick: Parking, WC.
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: 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 Ticket Office, 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.
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