Glasgow Central
The station was opened in 1879 and was extended further between 1901-1906. The entrance features ornate ironwork. Seven pillars support the glazed porte-cochere arcade with the travel centre behind and the stone edifice of the Central Hotel rising above. The station recently won National Rail Awards Major Station of the Year 2009 and Overall Station of the Year 2009. Over 34 million people visit the station each year equating to approximately 104,000 every day!
Please use the following links to find out more about the station and the local area.
A - Passenger Access
B - Maps
C - Facilities & services
D - Transport links
E - Local attractions
F - History
G - Contact us
A - Passenger Access
Getting to and from the station.
B - Maps
Station services (shopping, eating, etc.)
C - Facilities and services
Tickets and information
Tickets for Scottish destinations are available at the ticket office on the main concourse, while tickets to other destinations can be purchased from the travel centre at the Gordon Street entrance. For train details, contact:
National Rail enquiry service – 08457 48 49 50
Telephones
Payphones are by the entrance to platform 1, and beside Franco's near the entrance to platform 9.
Taxis
The taxi rank is in Gordon Street across from the front of the station.
Alternatively, please visit traintaxi ltd for further information.
Buses
A bus service operates from Gordon Street at the front of the station, to Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.
Parking
A NCP long-stay car park is also available with pedestrian access from the station. Station postcode is G1 3SL.
British Transport Police
There is a police presence at the station 24 hours a day. The British Transport Police office is on the west side of the station, beside the entrance to the low level.
If no-one is in the office, there is a contact telephone at the front of the office which has a direct line to the BT Police control. For more information, click here.
First aid
Available by contacting any member of Network Rail staff.
Toilets
Toilets are accessed from the main concourse. Toilets for those with special needs are also available on the main concourse; there is a help phone at the entrance to the toilet - please phone for access.
Photo booths
There are a number of photo booths at the station where photos for passports, travel passes and other identity documents can be obtained.
Additional assistance
Assistance is available within the station though more effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. A passenger assistance buggy is available, as well as wheelchairs and ramp. Please contact the relevant train operating company on the following numbers:
First Scotrail
Tel: 0845 601 5929
East Coast
Tel: 08457 225 111
Trans Pennine Express
0800 107 2149
Virgin Trains
Tel: 08457 44 33 66
XC Trains
Tel: 0844 811 0124
For on the day bookings, contact Network Rail on 0141 335 4352 or 07766 478 696.
Cash
Cash dispensers are located throughout the station. See map for details.
Bureau de Change
There is a Bureau de Change at Currency Express.
Bicycles
There is a bicycle rack at platform 15.
Left luggage
Left Luggage is a secure place where you can leave items of luggage for collection later. The left luggage office is on the concourse and is open between 07.00 – 23.00. Please call 0141 221 8597 or click here for more details.
Lost property
Please call 0141 221 8597.
Hotels
Located on the main concourse, we specialise in last minute special discounted rates on all types of accommodation from Hostels to 5 Star Hotel throughout the UK, from as low as £10 per person per night.
To book your reservation online, please click here.
Sleeper services
A sleeper service operates between Glasgow Central and London Euston. For further information, please call into our travel centre on the main concourse or telephone 08457 550 033.
Security
Security checks are carried out at all times by the station staff and British Transport Police. Please ensure that you remain with your luggage at all times. Unattended baggage always presents a security hazard to the station.
WiFi Coverage
www.thecloud.co.uk
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/hotspot
D - Transport links
Use the following links to access more information about trains from the station and other transport links:
National Rail enquires
Transport services in Glasgow
E - Local attractions
Discover more about the local area, including what there is to see and do there.
F - History
Some interesting facts and figures about the history of Glasgow Central station.
Chronology
- The station was opened by the Caledonian Railway on 1 August 1879.
- The booking hall and concourse were completed in 1882.
- Glasgow Central station hotel was opened on 19 June 1883 and extended in 1907.
- The low level station opened on 10 August 1896 and was extended between 1899 and 1905.
- The low level station closed on 5 October 1964 but reopened on 5 November 1979.
- The concourse was remodelled in 1985.
Station design
- The first phase of work was designed by Edinburgh architect, Sir Robert Rowand Anderson.
- The extension was designed by architect James Miller and engineer Donald Mathieson.
- The 1882 roof was on longitudinal ridge and furrow design, and measured 213ft wide by 560ft long, and was designed by Blyth and Cunningham.
- This was extended in 1906 with two transverse ridge and furrow roofs, both designed by Blyth and Cunningham.
- The Central station hotel was also designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson while its extension was designed by James Miller.
G - Contact us
Station reception
The station reception can provide you with information about disabled access, local transport links, parking and station facilities (including left luggage, public toilets, bicycle racks, shops and restaurants).
Contact
Tel: 0141 335 4352
Address:
Network Rail
Glasgow Central station
Gordon Street
Glasgow G1 3SL
Opening hours: 0730-1700 hours Monday - Friday
Lost property
For help with lost property, please contact the lost property office on 0141 221 8597
Lost property is operated by Excess Baggage.
Train times, tickets & ticket refunds
The trains are run by First ScotRail, Virgin, East Coast, TransPennine Express, and CrossCountry. For train reservations please contact:
First ScotRail: 08457 55 00 33
Virgin: 08457 222 333
East Coast: 08457 225 225
TransPennine Express: 08456 786 974
CrossCountry: 08448 110 124
For Customer relations please contact:
First ScotRail: 08456 015 929
Virgin: 08450 008 000
East Coast: 08457 225 225
TransPennine Express: 08456 001 671
CrossCountry: 08700 100 084
NCP operate a car park on Midland Street that has direct step free access to the end of platform 15 from level 5.
For train timetables & real-time running times, please contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.