The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Polmont
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Polmont is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Polmont will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 46 trains that leave Glasgow for Polmont every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 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.
9:300h23Glasgow9:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
10:000h24Glasgow10:24Polmont£211One-way0 changes
10:300h23Glasgow10:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
11:000h23Glasgow11:23Polmont£211One-way0 changes
11:300h23Glasgow11:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
9:300h23Glasgow9:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
10:300h23Glasgow10:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
11:000h23Glasgow11:23Polmont£211One-way0 changes
11:300h23Glasgow11:53Polmont£211One-way0 changes
12:000h23Glasgow12:23Polmont£211One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Polmont
Trains from Glasgow to Polmont run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 26m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Polmont trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Polmont from £14. 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 Polmont train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Polmont 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 Polmont, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Polmont
Most Glasgow to Polmont trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Polmont station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Polmont train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Polmont 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 Hillington East from Glasgow city centre
Hillington East is 6 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillington East train station facilities and services
Hillington East has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hillington East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hillington East. 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 Hillington East: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hillington East: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillington East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, level access from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Polmont station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Polmont from Polmont city centre
Polmont train station facilities and services
Polmont 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
Food and drink options are available at Polmont.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Polmont.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Polmont. 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 Polmont: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Polmont: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Polmont: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramps to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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