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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Glenrothes
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Glenrothes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Glenrothes will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Glasgow for Glenrothes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
12:152h04Glasgow14:19Glenrothes£251One-way0 changes- 13:152h04Glasgow15:19Glenrothes£261One-way0 changes
- 13:152h04Glasgow15:19Glenrothes£261One-way0 changes
- 12:152h04Glasgow14:19Glenrothes£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Glenrothes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Glenrothes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 77 km
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£21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Glenrothes train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Glenrothes trains for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:15 Glasgow | 1h30 | 10:45 Glenrothes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:15 Glasgow | 1h30 | 11:45 Glenrothes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:15 Glasgow | 2h04 | 14:19 Glenrothes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:15 Glasgow | 2h04 | 15:19 Glenrothes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Glenrothes
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Glenrothes run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:37 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow to Glenrothes trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow and Glenrothes from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Glenrothes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Glenrothes
Most Glasgow to Glenrothes trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Glenrothes with Thornton station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Glenrothes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Glenrothes leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Argyle Street from Glasgow city centre
Argyle Street train station facilities and services
Argyle Street has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Argyle Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Argyle Street.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Argyle Street: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Argyle Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Argyle Street: 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.
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