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Stowmarket Museum
A local museum on Stowmarket’s history, industry and people, with displays on farming, railways and everyday life in the town.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£99
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£99
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 1 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Stowmarket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Stowmarket will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Glasgow to Stowmarket, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 533 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Stowmarket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £296 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £296, while a train costs an average of £296.
Distance: 533 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£296 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (6h 3m by train vs 6h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £296 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Stowmarket trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:45 Glasgow | 6h30 | 17:15 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:45 Glasgow | 6h29 | 19:14 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:45 Glasgow | 6h29 | 21:14 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:45 Glasgow | 7h24 | 23:09 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
![]() | 19:46 Glasgow | 13h27 | 9:13 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:45 Glasgow | 12h28 | 9:13 Stowmarket | 4 changes | |
![]() | 23:45 Glasgow | 11h30 | 11:15 Stowmarket | 3 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 10:15 Glasgow | 7h01 | 17:16 Stowmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Glasgow to Stowmarket run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £282 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 533 km distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 533 km |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £282 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 5:22 |
Last train 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Stowmarket — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stowmarket trip today.
A local museum on Stowmarket’s history, industry and people, with displays on farming, railways and everyday life in the town.
A nearby specialist museum with military vehicles, uniforms and Suffolk history. Worth the short trip for a broader museum option.
An independent gallery showing changing contemporary exhibitions by regional artists. A good stop for current local creative work.
The town’s traditional shopping street, lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to the market area and church.
A pleasant waterside walking route following the River Gipping, good for gentle exercise, wildlife and views of the town’s industrial past.
A broad central square used for markets and events, giving a practical sense of daily town life and Stowmarket’s civic heart.
Suffolk ham is traditionally cured and often lightly smoked, served in sandwiches or with pickles. It is a long-standing county staple linked to local pig farming.
Gus is a traditional Suffolk spiced fruit cake, dense and rich with dried fruit. It is closely associated with local baking and village fetes.
Suffolk rusks are crisp, twice-baked sweet bread slices, often flavoured with aniseed. They are a classic regional teatime bake.
Popular Turkish restaurant in Stowmarket known for grilled meats, meze and warm service in a modern casual dining room.
Traditional pub and hotel in Stowmarket serving British classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Established town-centre venue for Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori specials and takeaway favourites in an easy-going setting.
Moderate for a small English market town. Dining and local travel are manageable, but hotel prices can rise and are often higher than in many similar UK towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Stowmarket trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Stowmarket station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Stowmarket 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.
Stowmarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stowmarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Stowmarket. ATMs are available at Stowmarket.
Ticket office support is available at Stowmarket.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stowmarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Stowmarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stowmarket: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, 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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