With Glasgow uniquely positioned in Scotland, traveling by train is the perfect options. Times are convenient and fairly priced. The train station is dirty but the coach seat was perfect and clean once on the train. The passengers and workers were extremely friendly and helpful, making for a great, safe and comforting trip. The boarding process was quick and easy, especially with luggage. Although we had to carry our luggage up 1 stair, the train wasn't sold out so there was plenty of room for our many bags. read more

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Station is freezing. It's ok otherwise. Lots of trains, which is the main thing. Some places to grab a wee snack and it's close to the city center read more

Glasgow Central is the busiest train station in Scotland and the 17th busiest in the UK as of March 2024, it's a Grade A-listed building and has trains going throughout the country. I used this station on my recent trip to Glasgow for a journey to and from Wigan North Western, which is served by more frequent railway services from here than Manchester. The station is pretty old, it is a listed building so it does show age in some areas, some entrances are via steps. That isn't always a bad thing though, the building from the outside certainly looks good, and the glass roof all adds character. The businesses located within the station including WHSmith and Boots match the aesthetics of the station, even Boots is listed as "Boots The Chemists". This makes it more visually pleasing and unique. The station is pretty easy to follow, although the ticket gates can get very messy at peak times with large queues. The staff at the station seem friendly and happy to help, the station does have some general seating areas dotted around for those waiting for their train, and it's also very easy to follow the station despite being quite large, although leaving the station was a little more tricky due to having multiple exits, having signs to say "Exit here for x" would be more helpful, especially for tourists like myself. It's a good railway station, and I much prefer this one to Edinburgh Waverley, although do avoid it at peak times. 4* read more

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Glasgow Central is usually referred to in Scotland as just " Central "  or Central Station. This is one of two principal mainline rail terminals in Glasgow. The station is massive and its metal roof structure may remind you of an Eiffel metal design. We arrived at Platform 1 is at the east end. underneath the station's high level platforms. Platforms 1 and 2 are usually used by longer distance cross-border services operated by Avanti West Coast. The station is well run and super clean. read more

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Nice place to start or end a trip. Busy busy. Don't do much other than get there and get on a train. Looks like plenty of food options if you have time. read more

They couldn't even tell us if the Carlisle train was going to kilmarnock. Asked the service desk at 9 and they said to ask the customer service lady and the lady just said she was on the wrong side of the barrier and she didn't know. Had to eventually phone a relative to ask. We got on the train so all worked out in the end. Unfortunate for those without family to ask or who are not familiar with the area/ fluent in English. read more

I do love train stations and this is a good one. The buildings surrounding the station, including the Grand Central hotel face into the station, which is covered by a glass roof with 48,000 panels. The look is very cool, like an old town square. With numerous entrances from below and from various sides, it is easy to get in here. The giant tote board does an excellent job of ensuring you know where your train is. There are ticket machines throughout the station. Restrooms are 30 pence but they are clean (although if you go upstairs in the Grand Central hotel, there are free ones there!) There are plenty of food options, bank machines and stores to keep you occupied while waiting for your train. I felt right at home at this grand old station. read more

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There are pros and cons to this station for me, the cons being that the station is a bit grubby and it's busy and the toilets are down a flight of stairs which is not easily accessible if you have luggage. The pros however is that the seating and the departure board is perfectly situated and there is a costa coffee to sit in and wait if your like me and always way to early. So I had a pleasant enough experience, I wasn't wowed but it's not the journey it's the destination as they say! read more

A nice station organized more so then Edinburgh station. Water refill station over by flower shop. Amenities include a left luggage station and a beer house along with the usual shops like Boots and Starbucks. A lot of restaurants, hotels, and bars nearby.  Very centrally located. A short 10 minute walk to Glasgow Train Station if connecting stations. read more

The central transportation hub of Glasgow, Central Station draws you in with its external facade. Once inside you see that it is the heart of the city. It can be explored even if you aren't there for transit. For instance, there is a tour that takes people underground to the old tunnels. read more

Originally built in 1879 and extended there after. This is Scotland's busiest station. The station contains two levels, the low-level station and the high-level station. Five companies provide train services from Glasgow Central station. These include First Scot Rail, Virgin West Coast, Trans pennine Express, National Express East Coast and XC Cross Country. First Scot Rail provides passenger services within Scotland and runs sleepers to London Euston. There is a range of fast food joints, ticket offices and a travel centre. A number of cash dispensers situated at various points in the station. A bureau de change is located at the Currency, Wi-Fi coverage is available in the station. read more

This is an update following going on the tour of Glasgow Central as part of Doors Open Day. Glasgow Central are now thinking about doing more of these tours on a regular basis so get in touch with them on their Facebook page if you're interested. The tour started at reception and we were giving a safety briefing and decked out in lovely National Rail blue safety vests. The tour started on the concourse with a brief introduction from Paul Lyons (who seems to be the station historian) who explained the design of the station and pointed out the fact there's no sharp corners on any of the buildings along the sides of the station, to allow for a good flow through the station. Simple but fascinating things like this really blew my mind and made the tour really interesting. We then walked over to the bike storage area and admired the huge windows and the coat of arms. I don't want to give too much away about the tour which is why I'm being a little vague! It was then time to go on the roof, going up the stairs between platforms 9 & 10. We were given helmet to wear and then went out onto the roof. Woah. I was pretty scared, I'll be honest. It's a narrow walkway with a metal railing and I just kept picturing falling to my death on the tracks below. Apart from that, it is a beautiful way to look over the south of Glasgow and watch trains come and go. We walked down the length of the glass roof (the largest continuous glass roof in the world) and stood at the end, looking along the Clyde. Words really can't capture this so I've uploaded some photos to this page. Following this we headed down to see the Victorian platforms. This is slightly difficult to see from the viewpoint we looked at (under the low level, on the way to platforms 16 &17) but it was still fascinating. Paul was an excellent tour guide and obviously had so many stories to tell! It also made me really interested to find out more about Grahamston which I don't think I'd ever heard of before (the village where Glasgow Central now stands). I always loved Central Station as I think it's majestic and beautiful, and this tour made me see just how special it really is. I feel sorry for people who just see it as another train station! read more

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It's on rare occasion that I take a train from Glasgow Central low level station. However, somehow I am mortified by how much I've forgotten since the previous visit. It's easy to miss, the easiest way to access it is on Argyll Street on the entrance under Central bridge. It's a bit like going to a Subway station, without the long descent, and a bit like what I imagine entering middle earth to be like. It's like a dungeon with two tunnels, reminiscent of how I imagined the underworld in Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. Queen Street's low level stations are a lot more comfortable and - despite being bright yellow - more aesthetically pleasing. Despite appearances, however, it is a good train line with regular services and comparable prices. read more

Every time I check in here, it tells me I haven't reviewed it, and I can't believe that, so I'd better get round to it now. I do like Glasgow Central, as if you're from the wilds of South Lanarkshire like me, it's your gateway to civilisation, indoor plumbing and electricity and other such delights that Glaswegians take for granted. Trains are plentiful, the station is easily laid out so you can find the correct platform without any problem, the staff are always helpful and mostly friendly! There are restaurants and bars galore in the station, and while some charge a bit over the odds, you should be able to find somewhere to pass your time. The only remotely negative thing I could say about the station is the lower level platforms really need some kind of revamp, and possibly some more staff on duty late at night. I don't enjoy catching a train from there at night on my own, I imagine a few people have the same problem. There are issues I have with Scotrail, but that's a whole other rant. Glasgow Central is a fine example of a modern railways station. Be sure and look up when you're inside, the roof is pretty spectacular! read more

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Glasgow Central Low Level is the grimier hidden basement of its more upmarket level upstairs, however I have to say I much prefer it. Down here, you'll find much more useful links to places such as the Exhibition Centre and Partick, or in a different direction to Blantyre, Hamilton and far flung places that I am yet to visit. Used more by locals for shorter journeys around the Glasgow and beyond, this little underground tunnel is the key to the city and offers quick and efficient transportation for just a quid or two depending on where you're going. The no nonsense nook that sees tons of trains pass through it each day and is a great little part of the station. read more

Nothing unusual about it except that people here know how to walk in straight lines, people are mindful there's always someone behind them & if they forget & apology is quickly offered up. The usual amenities are here for last minute purchases but going outside the station would yield better results. Sign posting is fine & never far from sight are staff to assist... Glaswegians are a friendly bunch & will help you out too. Easy peasy to & from London. read more

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200 check ins... Guess I should maybe review the place I pass through almost every day! I have a weird soft spot for this place, that you wouldn't expect someone to have for a train station and I always have. Growing up in Ayr, Glasgow was our go to day out when I was a kid and I have the same memory of every trip, getting a blueberry muffin from Millie's on our way home, looking up at the glass roof and being hurried to the train. :) Now I go to and from work at commuter time and I still think the place has charm. Some great things, there's a bunch of shops and eateries. Some are great, Gordon street, taco mazama, a boots which is often super handy! It's also got the usual over priced WH smith and a few coffee shop chains but we can forgive it for catering to the countless tourists that pass through each day. You can get trains all over the country from here so it's always a busy hub of people for all different reasons. And has the handy low levels if you're just wanting to get around Glasgow. It has everything you could want from a station, in a lovely old building! The staff are pretty helpful although you don't actually have to interact with them often. read more

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Weird that I have never reviewed central station. It is a focal point for many as it provides the route into Glasgow from both the outer areas of the city and from much further afield. Central is a station I like. It is big without being so huge that it gets confusing. There are plenty of decent shops to visit if you want to grab a bite to ear or something to read for your train journey. You will also find doors that lead you to places that will provide the final pint before you catch the last train home. The upper level is nice, bright with the glass roof and pleasant to walk around. The lower is more practical and a bit run down to be honest, but gets you to where you need to be in a straightforward no frills manner. If your a tourist visiting Glasgow you should have no issues using central to get in, out and perhaps even around the city. read more

Arrived five minutes before the 9:00 train to Leeds, bought a ticket and made it on the train with time to spare! Thank you, Glasgow Central, for not getting in the way of where I needed to go! read more

Big thanks to Briony for organizing this we jaunt out on Easter Saturday. I had wanted to do the Central Station Tour for a long time but never got around to doing it. There were 14 of us on the tour lots of Yelpers and a few civilians who fitted in very nicely. We were met by Vic our Guide and were kitted out in hard hats an safety vests to identify us as tour members. We signed a Health & Safety Form and were good to go after Vic, broke the bad news that we would not get to go on the roof, as there was ice there boo hoo :o( Vic certainly new his stuff a history lesson and tour combined he kept us amused with lots of funny anecdotes. Going down under the station,seeing the Victorian Platforms that closed in 1964, with the loss of steam trains, brought back fond childhood memories to me. I beleive they are planning a roof only tour in the Summer count me in for that. read more

One of the best train stations in Britain. Honestly, I've been to Train stations in all of the major cities on this Island and Glasgow Central is really one of the best. I love the aesthetic of the shops on the inside and the Pub is decent there as well. Only downside is it brings back memories to me picking my ex up every time she'd come to visit me from Dumfries, lol. read more

Glasgow Central train station is pretty huge. It is situated north of the River Clyde, just minutes walk from the main shopping areas of the city. There are 15 platforms with services running all over the west of Scotland, and to further away places, like London and Newcastle. Beware Platform 12 (or platform 11A to us old-school folk) which is so far away from anything that it is literally outside the station. You're almost halfway home by the time you get to platform 12. There is also a low-level line for services reaching the outskirts of Glasgow. There are plenty places to get a coffee and a bite to eat and a WH Smith, Accessorize, Body Shop and a few other places. My top tip is to remember the Secret Bank Machine! There are always huge queues to use the ATMs at WH Smiths and platform 10, but very few people seem to notice the one near platform 7, around the side of Uppercrust. It might make the difference between you catching and missing your train. There is a large car park, payphones, toilets, and even showers available for use. There are both ticket offices and ticket machines. I have used the Left Luggage service a couple of times and it is efficient and inexpensive in my view. A great thing to do at train stations is just sit and people-watch. For example, at 8.45 on a weekday recently (my trainers rare amongst the clip-clopping stampede of office workers) I saw a very very drunk man expertly fighting/dancing with an imaginary friend. I don't know what he was doing, but it was beautiful. read more

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Glasgow Central or 'Central' is where I have spent alot of my time, waiting around on trains or more commonly, on people. It's always busy, with some shops inside including an overpriced W H Smith, a Marks and Spencers and a Burger King. There's a huge display that keeps you up to date on the trains, which are, for the most part, efficient and on time. There are a few self service ticket machines if you're in a hurry and stalls with snacks to keep you going. You can go most places in the UK from here including Edinburgh and London. read more

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I'll always have a soft spot for Glasgow Central, even though nowadays I tend to use Queen Street more as I live through the east... Central is beautiful, ornate, and grand. Plus it has so many shops and places to eat - if you've missed a train you won't be bored or hungry! For a station of its size it could do with more ticket desks and machines, particularly since ticket barriers were introduced, but ach, you get used to the queues. I'm sure I once read that you can get a train from Central to every station in Scotland. Is that true? I hope it is. I love Glasgow's local train service - next time I'm in Central I'll most likely be hopping on the Cathcart Circle to get home :) read more

As far as train stations go in Glasgow, Central trumps Queen Street by miles. It's kinda big. Has lots of shops (boots, marks and Spencer etc). All just very standard. I do like the design of it though, and if you get a chance to go on one of the tours of the station you'll love it. But me, I'm yearning for one of the huge multi, multi, multi level stations you find in Barcelona or Paris. read more

I actually really like the dinginess of this station. The dark lighting, low ceilings and peculiar smell all remind me of the opening credits of 80s detective drama "The Equaliser", and the dungeonesque atmosphere at least make it a far more interesting, if pungent place to while away a few minutes waiting on a train. Service is as efficient as you'd expect for Glasgow Central, with trains going both east and west every few minutes. read more

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Glasgow Central is a biggie. The concourse is massive and with good reason - this station is the busiest in the UK after some of the London Stations and Birmingham New Street and is by far the busiest in Scotland. Its 17 platforms serve around 30 million passengers per year. Somehow though, it's not all hustle and bustle. The station also manages to be good looking. It's a grade A listed building and the concourse is wide and bright and lined with shops and cafes. It might be a bit manic at rush hour but it actually handles its passenger load fairly well. Mostly the station serves the cities Southern suburbs and towns, along with the Ayrshire and Clyde coasts and it's the main connection for services to England. However, there are a few limited trains each day that head to Edinburgh and the lower level platforms can be used to get to stations that are closer to hand within the city, as well as the ones further afield. read more

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I did leave a mixed review of Central Station before regarding navigation issues, but after Briony explained what to do, I have no problems with it now. A few things seemed to have changed since the last time I was through in Glasgow as the platform numbers all seem to have switched. On the way back to Dunbar, we took a huge gamble by getting on a train that said "Birmingham New St" on it with no stops listed. Luckily it did stop back in Dunbar so we could get home. We were running a little late to get here on the way back, so I decided to take a shortcut down Hope Street from Sauchiehall Street which was useful as it took less time than dodging all the tourists on Buchanan Street and all the neds under the bridge. And now with a Krispy Kreme inside the station, who could ask for anything more? Glasgow Central Station - Ben C is now a fan! read more

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Proberly the place that you'd end up arriving in when your coming in by Train, unless for some reason it gets diverted to Queen street station. Other than the platforms there's a few shops & couple of bars (toilets need badly upgraded & bars lack a certain something I think (Other than one of them is totaly quiet near enough all year round & the other (though been a while) could or might be used as a last stop/round of the night before tying to get the train home)). Apart from that there's the underground platforms that head out & past the stop for the SECC. Though there is the usual xmass tree up in late October early Novemer (I think or its old age mixed in a booze fried mind) that is usually really quite good at times. Though the train station does feel like a cattle market on a sale dy during xmass & even worse now with the barriers in place so IF you are going to go to central station then try agaiding it during matchdays & on weekends on the run up to xmass & woe behold thee IF yea get cought in central on a match day & weekend on the run up to xmass. read more

I love train stations, it might have to do with my love of trains, my grandpa was a conductor back in the day, so it just might be instilled in me. Glasgow Central Station does not disappoint. 1st of all, it's very well lit, with signs pointing everywhere, it would be kind of hard to get lost, but if that does happen they are staff there to help you. It's like a mini city inside, there is plenty of places to shop and eat at, in fact we had some time to kill and stopped in at Central Bar for a pint & a bite to eat. Traveling by train is a great way to see other sights, just sit back and enjoy the ride! read more

Yelp has been bugging me into reviewing this for quite a while, so here are the highlights and lowlights: Highlights -Taco Mazama (especially if you complete the triple burrito challenge in under 10 minutes) -The "big board" showing you all the train timetables -Central Station Hotel and Champaign Bar, so long as it's pay day -Busiest station in Scotland -Usually some free stuff being given away or an event going on under the clock -Plenty of cash machines -Boots and M&S available for buying snacks for your train or picking up your dinner Lowlights -The Beer House, it's really overpriced -Blue Lagoon, really greasy and overpriced chippy -Paying 30p to use the loo -Can resemble a warzone the closer to midnight it gets on a weekend -Last train to the suburbs is far too early on Saturdays -No ScotRail first class lounge read more

It speaks volumes that, whilst it's Queen Street station I pull into when coming home, it's Central station that gives me that major warm and fuzzies 'home!' feeling. 'It's just a train station!' some may say. But for me, this old, large building with its ginormous and impressive glass ceiling stands for the history and stories at the heart of the city. This brings to mind hundreds of thousands of journeys and all the locals and visitors who've passed through. My imagination just can't handle it. This station is just a bit magical, and even more so at Christmas time. I hadn't realised how stunning the view of the city is as your train arrives at Central Station until I caught it on a winter's evening just recently. Beautiful, and then some. read more

This may be one of the loveliest train stations I've ever been in. If I were making a movie that needed a Victorian era train station, Glasgow Central would be it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GlasgowCentral.jpg The super-high glass ceilings make it warm and bright. And everything works really, really well. Lots of staff, lots of help, logical layout. Even though a number of different rail companies operate in the same space, they all use a common ticketing system so you don't get confused or stuck in the wrong place. Nobody seems to get knotted up if you use a Queen Station ticket at Central Station, etc. Lots of food service and shopping options. I took the train three times between E-burgh and Glasgow. Very easy. Trains leave every fifteen minutes. You get there in an hour or hour and fifteen depending on the train. (Trains on the hour get there faster/ fewer stops). A+ to the train conductors who seem endlessly patient and especially attentive to elderly, disabled, people with small children or (in my case) middle-aged women with bulky drum equipment. read more

Glasgow Central Low Level Station has been the station I've used to get to and from the city for my entire life. It's the line that Hamilton's on, and so the only line I can use to get the train into the city. This station is in no way pleasant, at all, and always feels dirty no matter how much they clean it. Because it's underground it's pretty dark and dingy and always has this horrible stale smell that never seems to go away no matter how hard they dry. Dim lighting, constantly dotted with drunks who seems to love flocking here when they've had far too much to drink, and lovely cold tiles lining the floor. Have a painted a wonderful picture of this place? Yes, I think I have. The only reason it doesn't have one star is because it gets me where I need to go, and does it's job without hassle. read more

What can I say about this train station? It's SUPER BUSY. But good nonetheless. Good things: 1) Bicycle parking is available inside! But no cycling is allowed. You wouldn't want to bump into people and push them onto the train tracks haha 2) Staff members are always available and nearby in case you need help or are lost. 3) Trains are relatively on-time, according to Google Maps and also their own schedule board thinggy. 4) They have a lot of cafes and eateries (albeit big names like Costa, Starbucks, Patisserie Valerie and Millie's Cookies) in the big huge space so if you're hungry or thirsty, you will always have options. Not so good things: 1) There aren't enough ticket machines. Sometimes the machines are Out of Order and you have a hoard of people approaching and waiting in line for their turn to buy their tickets. I've almost missed my train once just cause of this very reason! 2) They print too many tickets. What a waste of paper! Totes not happy about that. 3) Pay for public restrooms? Really? That's a cheap shot. 4) Some of the trains are SAH OLD. Not sure if charming or just outdated. Don't know what else to say. It's an ok place for traveling to around the city or outside the country. It's big and bright. Staff are generally friendly. Thumbs up. read more

This is the more local service part of Glasgow Central and for as much as I've travelled through it, it's never my favourite part of my commute. Even when it's clean it feels cramped and dirtt. Like with Queen Street lower level, all ticket machines and shops are upstairs, but it's a longer walk to get to any upper level services. I'd honesty rather not go to this stop if I had a choice. They do have Wi-Fi in the lower level now, so it's not just a signal dead zone for me anymore. read more

Although technically the 'low level' station is really just part of the main Glasgow Central station, I am reviewing it separately A) because it appears as a separate station and many people will view it that way and B) because the reviews about Central station have concentrated purely on the main 'high level' platforms. The 'low level' is basically just Central station's platforms 15 and 16, which are situated underground and serve the 'low level' Argyle Line between Milngavie and Dalmuir to the west, and Larkhall and Lanark to the south. It consists of a single island platform, which is more than long enough to accommodate the large numbers of commuters that use it. Although there is a very frequent train service both ways and no ticket barriers (which avoids hassle when rushing for a train), the low level platforms could really do with an upgrade to more modern standards. The place looks as though it is still living in the steam era. It is decidedly unclean and dusty, with not even half as much seating as Queen Street Low Level. They aren't even proper seats for the most part either. A station with a great train service, but by god does it need a facelift. read more

Now this place is pretty rad! One thing I've always loved about Scotland is the history and the architecture of the buildings/landmarks, this place has both of those. Whether it's the front of the building, the bridge over Argyle Street or even just the interior, this place looks amazing. Seeing it for the first time was one of the coolest things I've seen here. I've since used the station many times and it's always just as impressive. It wasn't until I started taking some trains from here though that I realised just how busy it is! There just seems to be a constant stream of people coming and going from trains and if you didn't already know it, you quickly understand why this is not only Glasgow's, but Scotland's, busiest train station! The station has 17 platforms, 15 on the upper level and 2 on the lower level and you can travel in and around Glasgow or all over the UK from here. A big help here is that, despite it being really busy, it's very easy to make your way around and the large screens above every platform make it really simple to keep track of your train and time etc. Every train usually runs every 30 minutes throughout the day. Speaking of time, that old school clock in the middle of the station is awesome! Inside the station there is a large section of chairs, however, the station is that busy that it's very rare you can get a seat! There's also a number of shops/newsagents to pass time in. There's a Starbucks, Costa Coffee and a Burger King to go along with these and you can also find a currency exchange and information centre at the main entrance. The station also has a number of self serve ticket machines which save a lot of time from waiting in the long lines at the ticket office. There's a locker service available if you're looking to leave luggage and walk around town. The station is in an excellent location, being on Argyle Street, it's so easy for most people to get to and it's such a big station that there are entrances on every side of the building from four different streets! I've heard some people say the inside could do with some refurbishment, but considering how busy this place is, it would cause absolute chaos to attempt that, so I think you just have to take it as it is. The only slight negative I would say about Central Station is the same thing I've said about other transport stations here, charging people to use the bathroom is a joke! So to sum up, if you are travelling by train in Glasgow, then this is definitely the place to go to do so. Word of advice though....look out for the pigeons, they seem to think this place makes a good home for them! read more

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I know, I know. It's only a train station: but it's old and cool and so what? I like it! Great place to sit and people watch. It's always heaving, it has a cafe and a pub and shops like the Bodyshop and M&S. And it's a nice part of my day trampling through this old Glasgae landmark. So I'm giving it five stars and that's that. read more

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It's a train station. I don't understand what I'm supposed to say here. It's as good as it gets. Buy tickets online at trainline.com you get them supercheap (not that you can't walk in and buy tickets but just if you wanna save up and all). P.S: For international students, get a railcard - best investment ever, especially if you know you're going to be travelling back and forth a lot. read more