Glasgow Central
The busiest station in Scotland
This stunning, historic building is a favourite meeting point for many thanks to its shops, bars and restaurants. It even has its own guided tours, including of hidden underground vaults!
Glasgow Central – Partial Reopening and Station Facilities Update
The high level station at Glasgow Central is expected to partially reopen from Wednesday 18 March, allowing platforms 7 to 15 to return to use.
At present, it has not been confirmed when the station will fully reopen. Any further reopening will only take place once it is safe to do so for both passengers and train services.
Please note the following temporary arrangements and limitations:
- Customer toilets: No standard customer toilets are available. One accessible toilet and Changing Places facility will be open. Shower facilities are not available.
- Ticket facilities: Access to ticket facilities will be limited.
- Left luggage and lost property: These services are not available at this stage.
- Lounges: The First Class Lounge and Customer Lounge will remain closed.
- Retail units: Shops and food outlets will not be open.
- Taxi rank: Taxis are available on Hope Street.
- Inter‑station travel: There will be no interlink bus service between Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street.
- Passenger Assistance: The Passenger Assistance Meeting Point will be located on the West Side Concourse, at the Black Sheep Coffee unit. Passenger Assistance Vehicles will not be in use due to limited space.
Station opening times (temporary):
- Monday to Saturday: 05:30 – 00:30
- Sunday: 07:00 – 00:30
We thank passengers for their patience while these arrangements remain in place and recommend allowing extra time when travelling.
Maps of the station
Our interactive map will help you find your way around the station.
Alternatively, we have a PDF map below to help navigate your way around the station.
Station opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 04:00 – 00:30
- Sunday: 07:00 – 00:30
Tickets and travel information
National Rail Enquiries
03457 48 49 50
Textphone: 0345 60 50 600
Welsh language line: 0345 60 40 500
Station enquiries
General station enquiries: 03457 11 41 41
British Transport Police
The British Transport Police office is by the entrance to the low-level station. If no one is there, use the phone by the entrance to contact police control.
For help call 0800 40 50 40 (24 hours), text 61016 or speak to a member of station staff. In an emergency call 999.
British Transport Police in our stations
Police patrol the station 24 hours a day.
Station tours
Find out more about Glasgow Central station tours.