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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Montrose
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Montrose is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Montrose will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Glasgow for Montrose 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 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
8:102h45Glasgow10:55Montrose£211One-way0 changes- 7:402h10Glasgow9:50Montrose£401One-way0 changes
- 8:402h10Glasgow10:50Montrose£411One-way0 changes
- 8:402h10Glasgow10:50Montrose£411One-way0 changes
- 7:402h10Glasgow9:50Montrose£401One-way0 changes
- 8:102h45Glasgow10:55Montrose£211One-way0 changes
Live departures
Glasgow to Montrose train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Montrose trains for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 23:40 Glasgow | 7h22 | 7:02 Montrose | 1 change | |
| Monday 13 July | |||||
| 7:40 Glasgow | 2h10 | 9:50 Montrose | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:10 Glasgow | 2h45 | 10:55 Montrose | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:40 Glasgow | 2h10 | 10:50 Montrose | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Montrose
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Montrose run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Montrose trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Montrose from £17. 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 Montrose train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Montrose 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 Montrose, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Montrose
Most Glasgow to Montrose trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Montrose station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Montrose train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Montrose 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 Crossmyloof from Glasgow city centre
Crossmyloof is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Crossmyloof train station facilities and services
Crossmyloof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Crossmyloof.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Crossmyloof: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Crossmyloof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Which Montrose station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Montrose from Montrose city centre
Montrose is 1 km from Montrose city centre. Public transport options include:
Montrose train station facilities and services
Montrose has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montrose.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Montrose. 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 Montrose: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Montrose: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montrose: 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: 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: Yes.
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