Trains to Carstairs
Carstairs train station is located on the West Coast Main Line, close to the point where the lines to Glasgow and Edinburgh diverge. Originally opened in 1848, it was an important junction where northbound trains were split into sections before continuing their journeys to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Perth. Southbound services were re-combined here before continuing their journey south.
ScotRail operates services from Carstairs train station every two hours on Monday to Saturday. Trains depart for Glasgow Central, a journey of 41 minutes, and Edinburgh Waverly which takes 44 minutes. Trans Pennine Express also operates one daily service to Glasgow Central. There is no Sunday service.
Carstairs train station has a staffed ticket office and a shelter and toilets on the platform for waiting passengers. Access to the island platform is by stairs via a footbridge. The village also stands on the A70 and two bus routes provide local transport connections.
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Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 07:20 - 14:24 |
| Saturday | 07:20 - 14:24 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 6 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Part of station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Stairs down to Island platform and ticket office |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
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Departures and arrivals from Carstairs
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 20:32 | 2 | On time |
| to Glasgow Central | ScotRail | 05:49 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Garscadden | ScotRail | 07:39 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Glasgow Central | TransPennine Express | 07:44 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 07:49 | 2 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Glasgow Central | ScotRail | 20:31 | 2 | On time |
| from Motherwell | ScotRail | 07:25 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Manchester Piccadilly | TransPennine Express | 07:42 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Glasgow Central | ScotRail | 07:49 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 08:10 | 1 | Scheduled |