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Lillie Art Gallery and Milngavie Museum
Small local heritage museum in Milngavie Library. Displays trace the town's past and are useful for understanding the area's development.
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Milngavie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Milngavie will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Milngavie every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
C15475
W69951
W69948
C15469
W69945
C15475
W69951
W69948
C15469
C15479Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Milngavie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 9 km
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£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Milngavie trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W69948 | On time 6:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 7:15 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15475 | On time 7:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 7:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69951 | On time 7:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 7:45 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15479 | On time 7:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 8:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69954 | On time 7:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 8:15 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83702 | On time 8:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h26 | 8:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69957 | On time 8:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 8:46 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15487 | On time 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 9:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69960 | On time 8:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h26 | 9:18 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15492 | On time 9:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 9:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83723 | On time 9:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 10:02 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15498 | On time 10:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 10:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15502 | On time 10:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 11:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15506 | On time 11:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 11:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15508 | On time 11:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 12:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15510 | On time 12:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 12:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15471 | On time 12:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 13:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15477 | On time 13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 13:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15482 | On time 13:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h25 | 14:03 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15483 | On time 14:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 14:32 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15489 | On time 14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h25 | 15:03 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15494 | On time 15:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 15:32 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15496 | On time 15:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 16:02 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69966 | On time 15:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 16:15 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15500 | On time 16:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 16:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69969 | On time 16:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 16:45 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15504 | On time 16:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 17:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69971 | On time 16:51 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 17:14 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83767 | On time 17:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 17:29 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69973 | On time 17:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 17:46 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83780 | On time 17:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 18:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69975 | On time 17:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 18:15 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83793 | On time 18:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h24 | 18:29 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69946 | On time 18:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 18:45 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15473 | On time 18:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 19:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69949 | On time 18:53 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 19:16 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83686 | On time 19:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 19:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W83698 | On time 19:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 20:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15485 | On time 20:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 20:31 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69767 | On time 20:41 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h23 | 21:04 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69782 | On time 21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h24 | 21:37 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15243 | On time 21:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h26 | 22:06 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69806 | On time 22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h24 | 22:33 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69816 | On time 22:40 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h24 | 23:04 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68521 | On time 23:31 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0h23 | 23:54 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69945 | 6:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h27 | 6:45 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15469 | 6:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h23 | 7:01 Milngavie station (MLN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Milngavie run on average 9 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 23m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Discover the best of Milngavie — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milngavie trip today.
Small local heritage museum in Milngavie Library. Displays trace the town's past and are useful for understanding the area's development.
Roman frontier museum at the eastern end of the Antonine Wall. Exhibits explain life on the wall and the fort once based here.
University museum in Glasgow with major collections of art, archaeology and natural history. Well worth the short trip from Milngavie.
Large country park beside Milngavie with woods, lochs, trails and visitor facilities. Ideal for walking, family outings and easy access to heritage sites.
Town-centre obelisk marking the traditional start or finish of the West Highland Way. An essential photo stop for walkers visiting Milngavie.
Reservoir and woodland area on the edge of town, popular for gentle walks and birdlife. A peaceful local favourite close to the village centre.
Smoked haddock in creamy milk sauce, often with onions. A West of Scotland staple closely associated with Glasgow and nearby towns.
Minced beef and gravy topped with mashed potato, then baked. A comforting Scottish supper found in homes and local pubs.
Savoury offal pudding with oats, suet and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s best-known national dish.
Popular Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed dining room suitable for groups and families.
Stylish café and brunch spot serving coffee, bakes and light lunches. Good for a relaxed daytime stop in the town centre.
Traditional pub by Milngavie station serving Scottish favourites, pints and casual meals in a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Scotland: meals and coffee are fairly priced, but hotels nearby Glasgow can raise overall trip costs. Local rail and buses are usually reasonable.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Milngavie 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 Milngavie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Milngavie trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Milngavie station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Milngavie 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.
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, 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 Charing Cross (Glasgow).
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, 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, 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: 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.
Milngavie has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Milngavie.
Wi-Fi is available at Milngavie.
Ticket office support is available at Milngavie. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milngavie: Parking, WC.
Available at Milngavie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milngavie: 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 Blue Badge parking bays: 6, 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: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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