Day trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train
How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train?
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 44m.
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station information and services
Glasgow Queen Street
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Address
Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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FAQ: Travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Everything you need to know about Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
There is staff help available at Glasgow Queen Street for passengers with reduced mobility.
Glasgow Queen Street station is close to several main attractions, including the Gallery of Modern Art, George Square, and Buchanan Street for shopping.
There is a car rental service available at Glasgow Queen Street, specifically offered by SIXT.
Glasgow Queen Street is approximately 0.502 km from the city center.
From Glasgow Queen Street, you can reach the city center by using the SPT Subway available at the interchange station, or by catching rail replacement services from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street for local bus connections.
Arriving 15-30 minutes before your departure at Glasgow Queen Street is usually sufficient to ensure smooth boarding and account for any potential delays in accessing platforms.
Glasgow Queen Street is located at North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF.
Train ticket prices from Glasgow Queen Street to the closest airport, which is Glasgow Airport, can vary depending on the time of day and the service provider.
Glasgow Queen Street is an interchange station for the SPT Subway, and buses for rail replacement services pick up and drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street.
Glasgow Queen Street is a well-monitored station with security measures like CCTV surveillance and staff presence, making it generally safe for travel during early morning and late evening.
Security and ticket checks are routinely conducted at Glasgow Queen Street to ensure passenger safety and compliance.
Toilets at Glasgow Queen Street are located on the concourse and are available only during station opening hours, closing at 23:00 on Sundays, with access provided by the Radar - National Key Scheme.
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