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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
1
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 $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wishaw for Glasgow on Tue, Jun 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 27 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 Wishaw to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wishaw to Glasgow:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wishaw to Glasgow costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 28m.
The journey is about 6m faster (28m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€8) vs $49 (€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 today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:32 AM Wishaw | 0h32 | 8:04 AM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Wishaw | 0h35 | 8:43 AM Glasgow | 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 $9 (€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 $9 (€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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Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
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Glasgow’s best-known pedestrian shopping street, lively and central, with grand architecture and frequent street performers.
Stylish central district with historic warehouses, public art, and a strong mix of heritage streets and contemporary city energy.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a richly spiced savoury pudding traditionally served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is a classic pub and Burns Night staple in Glasgow.
A hearty Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is especially popular across Scotland and widely found in Glasgow.
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A famous traditional pub with an outstanding whisky selection and classic Scottish bar food. It is one of the city’s best-known spots for a casual local experience.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, casual dining and transit are fair value, while hotels and central restaurants cost more on weekends and during events.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs and for hotel staff.
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