Glasgow Central Station

Reviews

• A surprising history

  As with most people who live and work in Glasgow, I used Glasgow Central Station all my life without giving it a second thought and I don't think as an attraction there is much to see - It's architecture doesn't look very spectacular.But several months ago I saw a documentary on the ScotlandonTV website (An STV website that has many clips from their archive and new content) that showed this building has a surprisingly rich history - Among other things, JFK apparently gave his first ever political speech there (Like most people I didn't even know he'd been to Scotland) and Rudolf Hess was deported from Glasgow Central.When you know a building's history it really makes you open your eyes.

  Ident7
  Review Date: 12/09/2008 Report review
• Getting Old

  Fond memories of Central Station abound from when I was a lad - but it's gone a bit downhill since then. Yes, it's just a train station, but even so, the selection of shops which skirts the platforms have become ever so predictable - Burger King, Starbucks, Costa, WH Smith, etc. etc. - and the prices are absolutely sky high. One word of warning would be to buy your tickets at the booths before boarding - they might refuse you entry to a train without a ticket, and claim that this policy is well signposted, when it's not. Bear in mind, also, that bus stops to most local major destinations are literally metres away from the station, and are usually cheaper than the trains, too. If you're only passing through here, I'd suggest avoiding the shops and walking to the city centre which is just outside the exit, to the east. There are better hotels around, too.

  Tigerhobbes
  Review Date: 04/09/2008 Report review
• By Glasgow Central Station I Lay Down And Wept

  Nah, I didn't really. Well, how do you review a train station? I guess as they go it is not bad. It has trains and shops, can't say fairer than that. If you are going to London this will be your station. It does have trains to Edinburgh but don't take this line as it takes too long, take the short walk (or shuttle bus) to Queen Street Station and get the train to Edinburgh there instead. There's a Marks & Spencers for train snacks and a newsagent for something to read. Wish that Boots hadn't closed down though.

  Promethea
  Review Date: 04/09/2008 Report review
• Crowded, but a good variety of shops

  As the title says, this place is really crowded, at rush hour it can be a struggle to get your train. However saying that its the central station for glasgow really, so this has to be expected. It has a good variety of shops and places to eat, so incase you need to get something in a hurry you won't be starved for choice. The platforms are easily acessed, and the location is brilliant, walk out and your in the centre of town, and the shops are not even 5 minutes away. Has more than most stations I've been in recently, so its very good.

  Taz12345
  Review Date: 11/08/2008 Report review
• Glasgow Central Train Station

  Glasgow Central station is the busiest station in the UK outside of London. Like Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central station is split over two levels. Services from the high level station operate to Scottish destinations such as Ayr, Kilmarnock and East Kilbride, as well as long distance services to destinations including London, Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham. Low Level services form part of the ‘Argyle Line’ with services to Dalmuir, Milngavie, Motherwell, Lanark and Larkhall. Sleeper services to London Euston also operate from Glasgow Central 6 nights a week. Train operating companies at this station are First Scotrail, National Express East Coast, Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express.

  Cstewa38
  Review Date: 05/08/2008 Report review
• Glasgow Central

  As the central railway hub of Glasgow, expect this place to be busy. There are around 15 platforms, going to a wide variety of destinations. There are no automatic ticket checking machines at the barrier for platforms, although they are often manually checked by station operators. Hosting a wide variety of shops, bars and facilities such as toilets and showers, there is little that Glasgow Central doesn't have to offer in its own right. Situated, as name implies, right in the heart of Glasgow, there is easy access to shopping centres such as St Enoch and Buchanan Galleries, as well as pubs, clubs and restaurants in the city centre.The station itself hosts both overground and underground platforms, the latter often going to nearby destinations such a motherwell and hamilton. Overall a great place to go, with easy access to Glasgow and what it has to offer.

  Calumhunter
  Review Date: 03/08/2008 Report review