Glasgow Charing Cross is one of 6 railway stations located in the city centre and one of 4 smaller railway stations in the city, which also include Argyle Street, High Cross, and Exhibition Centre. The Station is located on Elmbank Crescent, in the city centre, north of the River Clyde. The walk between Charing Cross and Glasgow Queen Street is under 20 minutes, making it easy to get between them if you have a connecting train.
Glasgow Queen Street Station is the 337th busiest in the UK, serving 1.51 million passengers in 2023/24. Edinburgh Waverley is easily reachable with an average journey time of 1 hour 8 minutes.
The railway station was opened in 1886. It was initially part of the Glasgow City and District Railway, which was the first underground railway in Scotland. The Station has played an essential role in connecting the city with the district of Charing Cross and Glasgow's financial district.
ScotRail manages the Station and runs national rail services on the North Clyde Line. Most trains that stop at the Station are local and commuter trains providing essential connections for trains to Glasgow from surrounding areas.
Station Area Map
Charing Cross, Glasgow Station is situated in the centre of Glasgow on Elmbank Crescent, a very short walk from the River Clyde. Charing Cross, Glasgow Station is very close to the M8, so it is easily reachable by car. Charing Cross, Glasgow station, is near city landmarks such as Sauchiehall Street and the Mitchell Library.
Charing Cross, Glasgow Station is managed by ScotRail and owned by Network Rail, with two platforms. Charing Cross, Glasgow Station runs trains on the North Clyde Line, with destinations including Edinburgh Waverley, Helensburgh Central, and Dumbarton Central.
Station Details and Facilities
Ticket Office
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 23:20
Saturday: 06:00 - 23:20
Sunday: 08:20 - 23:30
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collect Tickets Bought Online
Collect tickets at the Ticket Machine
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Height-Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Induction Loop
Yes
Electronic Ticket Gates Located
At the main entrance and also by the help points on Platform 1 and Platform 2
Smartcards
Smartcards Issued At This Station
No
Smartcard Validators
Yes
Luggage
Left Luggage
Not available
Left Luggage Website
Not available
Facilities
Shops
Not available
Shops Note
Not available
Postbox
Near the Charing Cross Post Office on Sauchiehall Street, close to the Station
Telephones
Yes
Telephone Types
Payphones
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
Refreshment Facilities Types
Cafe
Vending machines
ATM
Yes
Bureau De Change
Not available
Tourist Information Office
Not available
Nearest Station With More Facilities
Anderston Station
Rail Replacement Bus Services
The exact bus pick up/drop off is at Elmbank Gardens, to the left of the station entrance.
Toilets
Toilets
Yes
Toilets Notes
General toilets and accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4 and require a RADAR key for access.
The toilets are generally open while the Station is open, with opening hours from roughly 06:00 to 23:20 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 08:20 to 23:20 on Sundays.
Showers
Not available
Baby Change
Not available
WiFi
WiFi
Not available
Web Kiosk
Not available
Staffing And Customer Service
Customer Service Notes
Customer Help Points
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Facilities
Cycle Storage
Stands
Cycle Storage Spaces
10
Sheltered Cycle Storage
No
Cycle Storage CCTV
No
Station Accessibility
Step-Free Access
Category A Station
Step-free access to all platforms as a Category A Station
Take care when boarding the train at this Station as the stepping distance may be greater than at other stations
Ramps For Train Access
Yes
Wheelchairs
No
Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Accessible Booking Office Counter
Yes
Passenger Assist Meeting Point
The Passenger Assist meeting point at Glasgow Charing Cross station is located at the Ticket Office.
Station Accessible Taxis
Yes
Accessible Taxis Notes
RAZ - 0141 212 0850
Pacific - 0141 429 4040
1st - 0141 440 2222
All or some of the vehicles used by 1st are understood to be wheelchair accessible. We recommend that you call to check availability and suitability before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charing Cross, Glasgow?
Charing Cross, Glasgow, is a significant road junction. The area marks the boundary between Glasgow's City Centre and its West End. Historically, Charing Cross originated from a block of tenements built in the 1850s called Charing Cross Place, linking the city centre to the expanding West End.
What happened to Charing Cross station?
Charing Cross station in Glasgow is currently part of a significant redevelopment project called the "Charing Cross Gateway.
What junction is Charing Cross, Glasgow?
Charing Cross, Glasgow junction is the intersection where Sauchiehall Street, St George's Road, Woodlands Road, North Street, and Newton Street meet. Additionally, it is the site of a major interchange of the M8 motorway, specifically at Junction 18. The junction is a key point connecting the city centre and the West End of Glasgow, with the M8 running beneath it in a subterranean cutting. The Charing Cross area also marks the notional boundary between these two parts of the city.