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The cheapest and fastest trains from Elgin to Glasgow
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
206 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elgin to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elgin to Glasgow will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Elgin for Glasgow every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 56 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.
12:264h56
Elgin17:22Glasgow
£251One-way
0 changes
10:394h40
Elgin15:19Glasgow
£251One-way
0 changes
10:404h39
Elgin15:19Glasgow
£1031One-way
0 changes
10:404h39
Elgin15:19Glasgow
£1031One-way
0 changes
10:394h40
Elgin15:19Glasgow
£251One-way
0 changes
12:264h56
Elgin17:22Glasgow
£251One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Elgin to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elgin to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 206 km
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Elgin to Glasgow train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:39 Elgin | 4h40 | 15:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:40 Elgin | 4h39 | 15:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:26 Elgin | 4h56 | 17:22 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Elgin to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 18:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Elgin to Glasgow trainsScotRail trains will get you between Elgin and Glasgow from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 26m
Cheapest Price
£24
ScotRail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Elgin to Glasgow train
FAQs: Travel by train from Elgin to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elgin to Glasgow.
The train distance from Elgin to Glasgow is 206 km.
To get from Elgin to Glasgow, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
Booking trains from Elgin to Glasgow in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Elgin to Glasgow can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The train journey from Elgin to Glasgow covers a distance of 206 km and takes approximately 4h 19m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Elgin to Glasgow leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Elgin to Glasgow departs at 18:55.
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Glasgow is by train, costing approximately £24.
Trains from Elgin to Glasgow run approximately 5 times per day.
The train station in Elgin that goes to Glasgow is Elgin station (ELG), and it arrives at Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Elgin to Glasgow.
There is no night train service from Elgin to Glasgow.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Elgin to Glasgow.
Yes, you can take the train from Elgin to Glasgow.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Elgin and Glasgow
Elgin
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Elgin is Elgin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elgin for your trip from Elgin to Glasgow.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
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
Public transport options for Elgin
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Glasgow is Anderston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Anderston for your journey to Glasgow from Elgin.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:30 Saturday 06:30 - 23:30 Sunday 09:46 - 18:16 Scottish Bookings only
Parking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
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
Public transport options for Anderston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Argyle Street, outside the Marriot Hotel
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Argyle Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Address
Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AFTicket 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 transport 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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:15 Scottish Bookings only
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs down to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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
Public transport options for High Street (Glasgow)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street
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