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National Gallery of Scotland
Scotland’s main art museum displays European masterpieces and Scottish works in a grand neoclassical building on the Mound.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 15 m
Trains on 23 Sept
8
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Ingliston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Ingliston will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Glasgow to Ingliston you need to make at least one change.
L87938 · SR615800
L88247 · SR614700
L87930 · SR615400
L87806 · SR623900
L87875 · SR614000
L87815 · SR624000
L87930 · SR615400
L87890 · SR614300
L87806 · SR623900
L87822 · SR624200Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ingliston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m 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 Glasgow to Ingliston:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ingliston costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Ingliston take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 53m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Ingliston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87806 · SR623900 | 8:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 9:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87815 · SR624000 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h12 | 9:27 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87822 · SR624200 | 8:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 9:47 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87875 · SR614000 | 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h18 | 11:33 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87890 · SR614300 | 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 12:00 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L88247 · SR614700 | 11:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h25 | 12:27 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87930 · SR615400 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 13:30 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87938 · SR615800 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 14:06 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Ingliston run on average 12 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 42m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Ingliston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ingliston trip today.
Scotland’s main art museum displays European masterpieces and Scottish works in a grand neoclassical building on the Mound.
A major museum of world cultures, science and Scottish history, with interactive galleries and famous natural history displays.
A modern art venue in a former school, showing changing exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near Dean Village.
A large city-centre garden below the castle, ideal for walks, seasonal events and classic views of Edinburgh’s skyline.
Edinburgh’s historic main street links the castle and Holyrood, lined with closes, shops, museums and landmark buildings.
An extinct volcano in Holyrood Park with popular walking trails and one of the best panoramic viewpoints over the city.
Scotland’s national dish of minced sheep offal with oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. A key Burns Night and everyday classic.
A full cooked breakfast with sausage, bacon, egg, tattie scone, black pudding and beans. A familiar Scottish start to the day.
Soft potato griddle scones, often served at breakfast with butter or alongside cooked items. A simple and much-loved Scottish staple.
Popular casual restaurant at Edinburgh Park serving Indian dishes and grilled meats in a modern, relaxed setting near Ingliston.
Friendly local pub and restaurant in nearby Ratho, known for hearty Scottish pub food and a traditional village atmosphere.
Smart brasserie inside Norton House Hotel offering Scottish produce and classic dishes in a polished country house atmosphere.
Moderate for the Edinburgh area. Hotels near the airport can be pricey, but dining and buses or trams are similar to other UK city outskirts.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafés usually just small change or none.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Ingliston 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 Ingliston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Ingliston trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Park station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Ingliston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
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.
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Ticket office support is available at Partick. 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 Partick: Parking, WC.
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: 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 Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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