From Wednesday 25 March 2026:
Glasgow Central will move into phase two of reopening from Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Platforms 1 to 15 will be open, and most of the main concourse will be returned to passenger use. Some areas will remain within an exclusion zone, including:
Accessible toilet B and the changing places facility remain available. Additional ATMs are also accessible near platforms 9 and 10.
What will be available from Wednesday 25 March:
Toilets:
Ticket facilities:
Left luggage and lost property:
Lounges:
Shops and food outlets:
Taxis:
Inter‑station travel:
Passenger assistance:
Customers requiring local trains in Lanarkshire, between Dalmuir and Motherwell / Larkhall, will need Platforms 16 and 17 at the underground Low Level part of the station. However, journeys on most routes from Glasgow Central will be from High Level Platforms 1-15.
High Level Platforms 1-15 are all on the same level and require no step free access. To access Low Level Platforms 16 & 17 there are escalators. Disabled passengers should use the lift behind the ticket barriers on platforms 11-15. Disabled passengers can also leave by lifts to Hope Street and can leave all other exits by foot except Union Street. For step free access to Union Street disabled passengers should exit by Gordon Street.
Any member of station staff can help or at the mobility point, travel centre as well as the ticket office. Passengers should arrange assistance before travel with the relevant train operator: Avanti West Coast 08000 158 123; Caledonian Sleeper 03300 600500; CrossCountry 08448 110 125; London North Eastern Railway 03457 225 225; TransPennine Express 0800 1072 149; ScotRail 0800 9122 901.
The Mobility Assistance point is open between 07:00 - 22:00. When closed passengers should see any member of station staff. There is an intercom available.
Assistance Meeting point
.Located in the centre of the main concourse, underneath the station clock. A four sided wooden structure, identified as 'Mobility point'.
Any member of station staff can help or at the mobility point, travel centre as well as the ticket office. Passengers should arrange assistance before travel with the relevant train operator: Avanti West Coast 08000 158 123; Caledonian Sleeper 03300 600500; CrossCountry 08448 110 125; London North Eastern Railway 03457 225 225; TransPennine Express 0800 1072 149; ScotRail 0800 9122 901.
The Mobility Assistance point is open between 07:00 - 22:00. When closed passengers should see any member of station staff. There is an intercom available.
At the Mobility Point on the station concourse. Help can be requested from the mobility point or by asking a member of station staff
ScotRail Ticket Office (High Level)
ScotRail Ticket Office (Low Level)
Avanti West Coast Ticket Office
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
High Level (all destinations): Ticket office next to Gordon St exit
High Level (Scottish destinations): Station concourse near Hope St exit
Low Level: Low level concourse between escalators
Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon Street
First Group operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Glasgow city and nearby towns. For route maps and timetables: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus
Arriva and Stagecoach operate a network of routes from Glasgow to surrounding towns. For routes and times: www.arrivabus.co.uk and www.stagecoachbus.com (not all buses are accessible)
Buy a Glasgow PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. For details: www.plusbus.info
For information about all public transport in Glasgow and Strathclyde the area visit: www.spt.co.uk
The Station Interlink service is using an alternative bus stop at Glasgow Central and will pick-up and drop-off on Hope Street until further notice. For further information, including alternative travel options, please check the ScotRail website.
GLASGOW AIRPORT:
First operate the Glasgow Shuttle 500 bus, running every ten minutes direct to the airport. There are stops just outside Glasgow Central station on Bothwell Street and Waterloo Street. For times: www.firstglasgow.com
Service to Gourock for onward ferry connection to Dunoon and Kilcreggan. Service to Wemyss Bay for onward ferry connection to Rothesay. Service to Ardrossan Harbour for onward ferry connection to Brodick. Service to Stranraer for onward ferry connection to Belfast.
Wide range of shops