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Compare train and coach for Milngavie to Barrhead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milngavie to Barrhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milngavie to Barrhead:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milngavie to Barrhead costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Barrhead take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-20.97. The journey takes 46m versus 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Milngavie to Barrhead train times
The table below shows live departures for Milngavie to Barrhead 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 |
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 | 11:40 Milngavie | 0h45 | 12:25 Barrhead | 1 change | |
| 12:06 Milngavie | 1h12 | 13:18 Barrhead | 1 change | |
| 12:36 Milngavie | 0h50 | 13:26 Barrhead | 1 change | |
| 13:06 Milngavie | 1h14 | 14:20 Barrhead | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milngavie to Barrhead
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Trains from Milngavie to Barrhead run on average 25 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 42m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Milngavie to Barrhead trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Milngavie and Barrhead from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milngavie to Barrhead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milngavie to Barrhead 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 Barrhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milngavie and Barrhead
Most Milngavie to Barrhead trains use the Milngavie to Barrhead station pair. Use this guide to compare Milngavie and Barrhead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milngavie station do trains to Barrhead leave from?
Getting to Milngavie from Milngavie city centre
Milngavie train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Milngavie.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Milngavie.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milngavie: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milngavie: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Barrhead station do trains from Milngavie arrive at?
Getting to Barrhead from Barrhead city centre
Barrhead train station facilities and services
Barrhead has practical services for this route, including 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 Barrhead.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barrhead. 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 Barrhead: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barrhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barrhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramp to platforms 2 & 3 - lift to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 8, 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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