Glasgow to Milngavie train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Milngavie

Showing times and prices for 05 Aug

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£5

Fastest journey

23 m

Average duration

23 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

9 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

  • ScotrailC15475
    7:080h23
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:31Milngavie station (MLN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailW69951
    7:220h23
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:45Milngavie station (MLN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailW69948
    6:520h23
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:15Milngavie station (MLN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailC15469
    6:380h23
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:01Milngavie station (MLN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailW69945
    6:180h27
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    6:45Milngavie station (MLN)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Milngavie

Omio 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

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Cheapest

54m

Average total duration

Fastest

24m

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1h 8m

Average total duration

38m

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Live departures

Glasgow to Milngavie train times

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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotrailW69948
On time
6:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
7:15 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15475
On time
7:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
7:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69951
On time
7:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
7:45 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15479
On time
7:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
8:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69954
On time
7:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
8:15 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83702
On time
8:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h26
8:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69957
On time
8:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
8:46 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15487
On time
8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
9:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69960
On time
8:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h26
9:18 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15492
On time
9:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
9:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83723
On time
9:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
10:02 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15498
On time
10:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
10:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15502
On time
10:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
11:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15506
On time
11:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
11:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15508
On time
11:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
12:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15510
On time
12:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
12:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15471
On time
12:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
13:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15477
On time
13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
13:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15482
On time
13:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h25
14:03 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15483
On time
14:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
14:32 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15489
On time
14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h25
15:03 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15494
On time
15:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
15:32 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15496
On time
15:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
16:02 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69966
On time
15:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
16:15 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15500
On time
16:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
16:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69969
On time
16:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
16:45 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15504
On time
16:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
17:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69971
On time
16:51 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
17:14 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83767
On time
17:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
17:29 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69973
On time
17:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
17:46 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83780
On time
17:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
18:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69975
On time
17:52 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
18:15 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83793
On time
18:05 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h24
18:29 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69946
On time
18:22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
18:45 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15473
On time
18:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
19:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69949
On time
18:53 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
19:16 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83686
On time
19:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
19:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW83698
On time
19:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
20:01 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15485
On time
20:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
20:31 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69767
On time
20:41 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h23
21:04 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69782
On time
21:13 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h24
21:37 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15243
On time
21:40 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h26
22:06 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69806
On time
22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h24
22:33 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69816
On time
22:40 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h24
23:04 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68521
On time
23:31 Glasgow Central (GLC)
0h23
23:54 Milngavie station (MLN)
0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699456:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h27
6:45 Milngavie station (MLN)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC154696:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h23
7:01 Milngavie station (MLN)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Milngavie

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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.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
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
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Milngavie trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Milngavie from £3. 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
23m
Cheapest Price
£5
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

ScotRail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£12
ScotRail frequency
25 a day

Complete guide to Milngavie

Things to do in Milngavie

Discover the best of Milngavie — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milngavie trip today.

  • Recommended

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.

  • Recommended

The Hunterian at the Antonine Wall

Roman frontier museum at the eastern end of the Antonine Wall. Exhibits explain life on the wall and the fort once based here.

  • Recommended

The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

University museum in Glasgow with major collections of art, archaeology and natural history. Well worth the short trip from Milngavie.

Pound sterling (£)

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.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
£15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Glasgow to Milngavie train

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow to Milngavie can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Glasgow to Milngavie covers a distance of 9 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Glasgow to Milngavie is 9 km.
The first train from Glasgow to Milngavie leaves at 5:56.
The last train from Glasgow to Milngavie departs at 23:38.
Trains from Glasgow to Milngavie run approximately 9 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Glasgow to Milngavie.
Yes, there is a direct train between Glasgow and Milngavie. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Scotrail, ScotRail.
To get from Glasgow to Milngavie, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Glasgow to Milngavie.
The train station in Glasgow that goes to Milngavie is Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), and it arrives at Milngavie station (MLN).
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Milngavie is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Glasgow to Milngavie in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Glasgow to Milngavie offers pleasant views of the Scottish countryside, passing through suburban areas and glimpses of greenery, making it a moderately scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Glasgow to Milngavie is feasible. The journey takes 23m, covers 9 km, and there are 9 trains per day.
In Milngavie, you can embark on the West Highland Way, a famous long-distance walking trail starting in the town. Explore the charming Milngavie Town Centre with its shops, cafes, and local markets. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic course at Milngavie Golf Club. For a peaceful walk with panoramic views, visit Craigmaddie Reservoir. Discover local history and culture at the Milngavie Heritage Centre. Notable sights include Mugdock Country Park, Allander Water, the Milngavie Reservoirs, Lennox Park, and Tannoch Loch, each offering unique opportunities for walking, wildlife observation, and enjoying nature.
To fully appreciate Milngavie and its surroundings, spending 1 to 2 days is recommended to explore local attractions, enjoy the start of the West Highland Way, and experience the charming town atmosphere.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow to Milngavie.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Milngavie

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.

Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Milngavie

Which Glasgow station do trains to Milngavie leave from?

Trains from Glasgow to Milngavie leave from Glasgow Queen Street. The station is 1 km from Glasgow city centre at Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF.
Glasgow Queen StreetGlasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AFWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre

Bus19, 38C, 38A, 38B, 38E, 38, 57A, 57 · 2m · £2 · every ~46 min
15 · 3m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
SubwaySub · 23m · £2 · every ~57 min

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.

Charing Cross (Glasgow)Charing Cross station, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3HWShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre

Bus15 · 8m · £2 · every ~8 min
N38, N3, N4, N26 · 51m · £6

Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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 CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre

Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · £2 · every ~78 min
SubwaySub · 26m · £2 · every ~57 min

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.

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