Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station (GLQ)
Rail Station
Merchant City, Glasgow
"Lovely vanilla milkshakes at AMT Coffee."(3 Tips)
"In this day and age Scotrail need to get their act together."(3 Tips)
"Railcards are only active after 10am on weekdays"(2 Tips)
"Upper crust, the pub and BK all accept the 'Bite Card'."(2 Tips)
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Bartosz SzczepaniakMay 28, 2012Take a seat positioned opposite to direction that train is going, you will have a free seat next to you. Works almost every time.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Currently being renovated so a bit on light side for shops and bars/restaurants. Great location in heart of cityUpvoted 3 weeks ago- Sam EnglandJanuary 2, 2013If an Edinburgh train is very full and about to depart, it might be worth waiting 20 minutes and getting on the next departure for Edinburgh in 30 minutes time (to get a seat before everyone else!)Upvoted 10 hours ago
Vasilis ThemelisSeptember 30, 2018If you need to get to Edinburgh and return on a different date on an off-peak time, get an open return ticket to Eskbank in order to save money. There are no off-peak open return tickets to Edinburgh.
A return ticket could be cheaper than a single ticket! £2.40 for a single ticket from Glasgow Queen Street to Hyndland. £2.20 for a return ticket!
Get a Spicy Pumpkin Latte from Allez Allez Allez before your train trip. You may thank me later… oh and if you are looking for a piano, call McLarens!
Archie FrameMarch 22, 2019Currently under refurbishment so I'm sure it will look much better when completed. Great access right into the heart of Glasgow
- Sam EnglandJanuary 2, 2013If the Edinburgh trains via Falkirk are crowded, consider getting an Edinburgh (via Airdrie) train from the low level platforms. These trains are fast and direct taking just 10 minutes longer.
Actual no way did Boabby the Barman!! awww man made my day, great wee chat with him and a nice wee handshake alsoThanks Gavin Mitchell❤️
when shopping in town get a return to Charing Cross. its the same price as Queen St and if ur heading up that way it saves u walking back :) xx
Fiona ScottAugust 18, 2012If you have a Starbucks card, the Starbucks kiosk offer you something like a 25% discount as they aren't set up to take them. Win!
The inter-station bus is NOT free, you must have a valid through ticket.
ATMs are through the ticket barriers. If you don't have a ticket there is one at Sainsbury's just outside the station.
Elspeth ForbesOctober 21, 2014Several eating places, two newsagents, and a chemist for any last-minute/emergency/essential purchases.
During Festival, trains to Edinburgh can be V busy, but are every 15 mins, so if you queue at platform for next one (look for the platform no. on the board.) you have a good chance of getting a seat.
There r Starbucks , costa and ATM for coffee and 2 restaurants. Boots. Note u should pay to use bathroom.
If there's hardly anybody about and you're as cool as I am, take a long run up at the seats and slide on your bum on them as far as you can.- Upper crust, the pub and BK all accept the 'Bite Card'. Apply on line for free and get 20% discount on all items.
Joe SutherlandJune 12, 2013Plenty of browsing potential on Buchanan Street if you're early. Apple Store and Starbucks very close.
Try and get on the Turbostar 170 train...it's amazing!
Dhinakaran AnbalaganDecember 21, 2012AMT coffee is quite brilliant, I'm a sucker for their flat whites!- The next train to Dunblane won't always get there first some take 40 mins and some around an hour! Check Scotrail's website
Get your coffee from the AMT booth, good coffee and great, friendly staff.
ScotRail refuse to put up platform information until 15 seconds before the Edinburgh train is due to leave, so use traintimes.org.uk/glq/edb to find out the playform in advance.
If you can buy your ticket at your station instead of having to wait in long ques at queen street.
If you travel in a group of 3-5, buy group ticket! It's extremely cheaper!!
Check it’s not a slow train to Edinburgh or you will be quicker getting the next one
Go through the barriers before your platform is announced to get a good seat during rush hour.
As your train departs, breathe in and hold that breath until you've been beyond the tunnel for five minutes...
Do not purchase a ticket from the stand on the upper level when arriving. The staff are overcharging passengers.- If you're buying a ticket with cash, and using one of the automatic machines, make sure you're using the right one, as at least one of them is card only.
No cash machines unless you have a ticket to travel and are inside the barriers. Go past Boots the Chemists turn left at the exit. Down the hill and across the road there are 2 machines.
Theres' a Starbucks Inside before going through the turnstiles.
The network rail APP "rail planner live" will sometimes display a platform for your train before the departure board in the station.- Bonapartes Uppercrust and BK all take bite card. 20% off all purchases
Scott WhiteMarch 13, 2011Don't try and French kiss the toilet attendant. He won't love you as much as you love him.
Don't leave lunch unattended... the pigeons are cheeky little bastards.
Going to Edinburgh? Want a heads up re departure platform? Check the arrivals board 4 the Edinburgh train. They shuttle to & fro, so the platform it arrives on is the one it departs from
Jennifer KettlewellDecember 28, 2010I wonder if the one-legged pigeon still cuts about here. If you see it, do let me know.
natalie smithAugust 12, 2011dont be late its not fun. if youre in a rush, get the subway around glasgow
Eileen ConnollyOctober 21, 2010AMT sells the wprst coffee I have ever had the misfortune to drink. Go outside and buy coffee from Nero
Coffee queues? There is a Cafe Nero just outside the station- mucho quieter.
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Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station (GLQ)
North Hanover St
Glasgow
Glasgow City
G1 2AF
United Kingdom
Glasgow
Glasgow City
G1 2AF
United Kingdom
This Railway Station is part of the National Rail Network. For train times and ticketing information, please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk.
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- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Tue, Sun
- 4:00 AM–Midnight
- Wed–Thu
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 4:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 5:10 AM–11:45 PM
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