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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
kr784
Average price
kr784
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Glasgow will cost around kr784 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr784.
It's difficult to get from York to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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L88244
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L87902
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L87902
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W85170Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr193. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr193, and a train costs an average of kr225.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr590 Average price | kr393 Average price Cheapest | kr780 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Glasgow:
A bus is kr197 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Glasgow costing on average kr590.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 25m by train vs 3h 58m by car) and roughly kr190 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr590 vs kr780). 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 Cross Country.
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 York to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G80191+ L87828 | 5:45 AM York station (YRK) | 3h53 | 9:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G66980+ L87847 | 6:36 AM York station (YRK) | 3h45 | 10:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80193+ L87873 | 7:02 AM York station (YRK) | 4h05 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C01971+ L87888 | 8:06 AM York station (YRK) | 3h30 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80198+ L87902 | 8:20 AM York station (YRK) | 3h46 | 12:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80199+ L87919 | 9:06 AM York station (YRK) | 3h29 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80203+ L88248 | 9:19 AM York station (YRK) | 3h42 | 1:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80205+ L87936 | 10:06 AM York station (YRK) | 3h29 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80209+ L87943 | 10:19 AM York station (YRK) | 3h47 | 2:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80211+ L87951 | 11:06 AM York station (YRK) | 3h28 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80215+ C14672 | 11:19 AM York station (YRK) | 3h44 | 3:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80216+ L87967 | 12:06 PM York station (YRK) | 3h32 | 3:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80221+ L87975 | 12:19 PM York station (YRK) | 3h47 | 4:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80224+ L87983 | 1:06 PM York station (YRK) | 3h31 | 4:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80226+ C14669 | 1:20 PM York station (YRK) | 3h43 | 5:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01064+ L87996 | 1:36 PM York station (YRK) | 3h38 | 5:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80228+ L88001 | 2:06 PM York station (YRK) | 3h30 | 5:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G80232+ L88268 | 2:19 PM York station (YRK) | 3h47 | 6:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G80232+ G25679 | 2:19 PM York station (YRK) | 3h27 | 5:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from York to Glasgow run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr225 but you can travel from only kr193 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:35, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price kr225 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 2:35 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 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 York 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 York to Glasgow trains use the York to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare York and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
Hyndland is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hyndland has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hyndland.
Wi-Fi is available at Hyndland.
Ticket office support is available at Hyndland. 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 Hyndland: Parking, WC.
Available at Hyndland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hyndland: 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.
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