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Kirkintilloch - Glasgow Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 10 daily trains from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow. Traveling by train from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow usually takes around 11 minutes, but the fastest ScotRail train can make the trip in 9 minutes.

Distance6 mi (10 km)
Fastest train0h 9m
Lowest price€4.85
Trains per day10
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Kirkintilloch to Glasgow. However, there are 10 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
ScotRail100h 11m€4.85
  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Kirkintilloch and Glasgow is approximately 6 miles, or 10 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Glasgow.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Kirkintilloch at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 10 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch.

City Information

Glasgow

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.

There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.

If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.

Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Kirkintilloch?

Main departure station: Lenzie Station

There is one train station in Kirkintilloch.

All train stations in Kirkintilloch:

  • Lenzie Station

Where is the train station in Glasgow?

Main arrival station: Glasgow Queen St Station

Glasgow has one train station.

Train stations in Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen St Station

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