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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Major city museum and gallery with art, natural history and cultural collections. A reliable choice for a broad introduction to Glasgow.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
35 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
37 m
Trains on 23 Sept
43
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 43 trains from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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 Bridge of Allan to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 38 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Coach takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (37m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bridge of Allan to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 Bridge Of Allan | 1h10 | 6:25 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:48 Bridge Of Allan | 0h44 | 6:32 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:02 Bridge Of Allan | 1h01 | 7:03 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:47 Bridge Of Allan | 0h37 | 7:24 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:58 Bridge Of Allan | 1h09 | 8:07 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Bridge Of Allan | 0h44 | 8:00 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:26 Bridge Of Allan | 0h49 | 8:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:42 Bridge Of Allan | 0h46 | 8:28 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:11 Bridge Of Allan | 0h35 | 8:46 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:28 Bridge Of Allan | 0h53 | 9:21 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:15 Bridge Of Allan | 0h39 | 9:54 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:35 Bridge Of Allan | 0h40 | 10:15 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:14 Bridge Of Allan | 0h39 | 10:53 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:34 Bridge Of Allan | 0h46 | 11:20 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:16 Bridge Of Allan | 0h37 | 11:53 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:29 Bridge Of Allan | 0h45 | 12:14 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:59 Bridge Of Allan | 1h05 | 13:04 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:17 Bridge Of Allan | 0h44 | 13:01 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:35 Bridge Of Allan | 0h46 | 13:21 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:11 Bridge Of Allan | 0h38 | 13:49 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:25 Bridge Of Allan | 0h50 | 14:15 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:18 Bridge Of Allan | 0h36 | 14:54 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:33 Bridge Of Allan | 0h48 | 15:21 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:58 Bridge Of Allan | 1h04 | 16:02 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:14 Bridge Of Allan | 0h40 | 15:54 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:28 Bridge Of Allan | 0h51 | 16:19 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:15 Bridge Of Allan | 0h41 | 16:56 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:27 Bridge Of Allan | 0h51 | 17:18 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:19 Bridge Of Allan | 0h39 | 17:58 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:29 Bridge Of Allan | 0h45 | 18:14 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:57 Bridge Of Allan | 1h06 | 19:03 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:10 Bridge Of Allan | 0h42 | 18:52 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:24 Bridge Of Allan | 0h49 | 19:13 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:12 Bridge Of Allan | 0h40 | 19:52 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:33 Bridge Of Allan | 0h49 | 20:22 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:56 Bridge Of Allan | 0h48 | 20:44 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:32 Bridge Of Allan | 0h43 | 21:15 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:05 Bridge Of Allan | 1h00 | 22:05 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:38 Bridge Of Allan | 0h44 | 22:22 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:15 Bridge Of Allan | 0h39 | 22:54 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:31 Bridge Of Allan | 0h50 | 23:21 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:00 Bridge Of Allan | 0h57 | 23:57 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:20 Bridge Of Allan | 0h47 | 0:07 Glasgow | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bridge of Allan to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 31m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridge of Allan 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 Bridge of Allan to Glasgow trains use the Bridge of Allan to Glasgow Queen Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridge of Allan and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bridge of Allan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Bridge of Allan.
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 Bridge of Allan: Parking.
Available at Bridge of Allan: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
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