Ohhhh Patterton. What a sad train station. It's barely even a station, and more of an lonely,…read moredesolate area with two platforms, a bridge and one small shelter for those "rare" Scottish days of bad weather. This is my local station though, and needs must. I like that trains seem to arrive on time and if the driver sees you running for the train, they'll (mostly) wait for you. I've had some great times standing at this platform, most notably in the snow in negative temperatures and then tramping back home again as the train was a no-show. There's now an extra car park in addition to the one at the station, it's over the road and has a stupidly located exit so you have to go back on yourself to get out and over to the station. Nothing like a mad dash to run for the train first thing in the morning. II'd love it if they upgraded Patterton to make it more like its glamorous neighbour, Whitecraigs. Now this is a fancy station - they even have flower planter boxes and an indoor waiting area. Alas, I don't think that's going to happen any time soon.

Neilston station serves the large-ish dormitory village of Neilston on the outskirts of Glasgow…read more Trains terminate here, running on a half-hourly service to Glasgow Central. Strangely, after arrival from Glasgow trains leave platform 1 then reverse over to platform 2 for departure - I presume passengers are supposed to board from the latter but this is not made very clear. There is a very modern building which doubles as a ticket office and waiting room, with an eqaully modern and clean toilet - something much more ScotRail stations should have. The facilities here and the half-hourly service is definitely adequate for the amount of passengers using the station.

Balloch may not be the most desirable of places to go, but there is plenty to do in this area…read more The train station has a small platform, with a ticket office, waiting room. The area has an out door shelter area and bike storage area. Across from the train station there is a shop & local chippy. A few yards up the road you have sweeneys cruises,hotels &B&B's Just across the road there is public toilets

I do have a soft spot for this train station. Apart from using it a far bit when I was in, and…read morearound the Shawlands area more; my brother has used it an awful lot over the years for various jobs. As he points out - this has an impressive view of the city, especially from a train station. However, it is also a view of some of the more urban areas from the city, which means that you can play 'count the high rise flats' while you wait on your train. It also has two entrances and/or exits and one of these does happen to be particularly ill lit later on in the evening. Therefore, I would urge you to use caution if utilising this train station later on. Though, over all it's not a bad train station and does offer needed public transport. Certainly, if you are living in Glasgow for some time or travelling due to work, it's likely that you'll come across here at some point.

With Glasgow uniquely positioned in Scotland, traveling by train is the perfect options. Times are…read moreconvenient 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.

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

When considering my high points of 2009, undoubtedly in my top three is the opening of a kiosk in…read moreHyndland Train Station. Indeed the difference this has made to my quality of life has been astounding. No longer is there scrapping with fellow dreary commuters for the last Metro in the stand to brighten up the slog into work. Gone are the days of worrying about a quite colossal rumbling of the stomach interrupting a meeting, as I forget to have breakfast and leave myself with no options en route. And no more is the wait for the train enough to make you want to throw yourself in front of it, as time is spent reading the front covers of magazines I'd be too embarrassed to buy otherwise. And to be fair, Hyndland Train Station has always been one of the better ones on the local line circuit. Hidden just off Novar Drive, access to the station comes via a long tunnel which has been loudly decorated by the children of Hyndland Secondary School (all of whom must be hitting 40 soon, given the mural first appeared in the 80's). The people of Hyndland simply couldn't cope with the lack of facilities afforded to, for instance, the people of Yoker and Kilpatrick so needless to say there's a heated ticket office complete with a generous number of seats, both inside and outside. Proper seats as well, not those benches which resemble a football crossbar and ensure a numb backside for the length of your journey. The addition of a kiosk has unquestionably made Hyndland one of the best non-interchange stations on the line and if there's anywhere you are likely to see a commuter crack a smile, it's here. Still unlikely though.

Hyndland station is a small, two-platform island station serving the Hyndland and Broomhill areas…read more It's the closest station to Gartnavel hospital. It's quite a busy station for such a small one and is served by all services on the Argyle Line and North Clyde Line. From here it's easy to get to the centre of Glasgow, Edinburgh Waverley (although via a slightly slower route and it may be better to change at Partick), Balloch, Dalmuir, Helensburgh, Milngavie, Hamilton and on and on. The station has a small, indoor waiting room on the platform as well as a few outdoor benches. The waiting room has a staffed ticket office but there's a machine as well for those hours when no staff are available. There's also a small coffee kiosk on the platform which sells coffee, tea, small snacks and newspapers. The underpass that leads to the station has a 45 meter long tiled mural with a train theme that was created by students at Hyndland secondary school in 1990.

I was rushing to get the 8.10am train from gilmour street to troon so that I could get the ferry to…read morethe isle of arran at 9.15am and as I went to the elevator doors a staff member, Pat (Patrick), said I couldn't go up without a ticket and I told him I was literally buying it on my way up because it was 8.08am and I was going to miss my train, so he stood in between the elevator doors until I activated the ticket and therefore missing my train. I have had a horrendous week, my electricity stopped working, my freezer and fridge defrosted so I had to bin all my food, work has been awful and to top it all off a family member died last week, so when I missed the train because of Patrick I cried for an hour straight because I was going to go see my partner, because after the week I've had, I really, really needed it. Scotrail website states that "If you board a service without buying a ticket, where you had the opportunity to do so, you will be sold an undiscounted full price ticket to a station served by the train you are on." which I knew beforehand and was going to do on the train, because I was rushing. I would have made the train if your staff member didn't literally physically stop me from getting on the elevator before buying a ticket. I said to him that I was going to miss the train and that I can buy a ticket on the train but he wouldn't listen. I'm extremely distraught and won't ever be using this station again due to the incompetence of the staff members. Jaqueline also stood by and didn't help whatsoever, and Patrick has sent my mental state back something shocking. I hope both employees receive a proper punishment or I will be in contact again.

Station is, well set up staff everywhere helping you out. Shops, pubs, restaurants within walking…read moredistance and 10mins drive from Glasgow Airport.

This is a lovely wee station which is tucked away just off Fenwick Road, but really can't be beat…read morefor convenience if you're looking to get to/from Giffnock. It's on the East Kilbride line and has services about every 30 minutes into town or East Kilbride. I like the trains on this line as they tend to be quite comfortable, a bit better than the basic ones on the Neilston line (but then, a train's a train and it's not that long of a journey). The trip into Glasgow is a short 17 minute journey and is £2.90 for a single or £3.10 for an off-peak return. If you're travelling to Giffnock, you'll find a lovely village-style town with some really great shops worth visiting - Whole Foods Market is the big draw card, but there's some other places worth stopping along the way as well as a couple of nice restaurants and the Orchard Park Hotel if you want a drink.

You will find Giffnock Train Station on the East Kilbride line, between Glasgow Central Station…read moreand, well, East Kilbride! It's is a relatively busy little station always choc-a-block with commutors heading to work. Once stepping out of this train station you will find yourself on Fenwick Road which homes a whole host of independant shops from stationary, card shops, restaurants to delis and larger grocery stores. It is a bustling little street and particularly nice to stroll down on a nice summers day.

One of the more aesthetically pleasing stations on the local line, Queen's Park still bears many of…read morethe same features it opened with in 1886, including the small ticket office. With vast, narrow platforms its capable of holding hundreds of passengers, which is just as well as it can be extremely busy. Given its close proximity to Pollokshaws Road, it's in a safe, busy area and is within five minutes walk of the main entrance to Queen's Park.

4 train lines at this train station. For changing to Largs, Glasgow Central,other places too…read more Staff here meet you off the train and make sure you are on your next train when changing trains. Toilets too.

member of staff shouted at me i was only trying 2 help…read more he was up close i wasnt doing anything