ScotRail makes pre-Christmas timetable changes as passengers urged to plan ahead

The train operator said there will be additional late-night weekend services on key routes to and from Glasgow Central, alongside longer trains at weekends right up until Christmas, helping more people travel to festive events, nights out, and shopping trips.

The following additional late-night services will operate on Friday, November 28, and Friday, December 5, 12, and 19 (post-midnight services refer to Friday night into the early hours of Saturday):

23:19 Dalmuir to Larkhall (via Glasgow Central Low Level).

23:23 Motherwell to Dalmuir (via Glasgow Central Low Level).

23:33 Dalmuir to Motherwell (via Glasgow Central Low Level).

23:33 Larkhall to Milngavie (via Glasgow Central Low Level).

23:36 Milngavie to Motherwell (via Glasgow Central Low Level).

23:48 Glasgow Central to Lanark (extended from Motherwell).

23:50 Glasgow Central to Newton (Lanark).

00:05 Glasgow Central to Neilston.

00:07 Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley via Shotts.

00:08 Glasgow Central to Paisley Canal.

00:12 Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock.

00:18 Glasgow Central to East Kilbride.

00:20 Glasgow Central to Glasgow Central via Cathcart Circle.

ScotRail will also make changes to its timetable from Sunday, 14 December. The train operator said "most" of these would be "minor" but has urged customers to "check their regular journeys on the ScotRail website or app as train times may have changed".

Mark Ilderton, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: “The lead-up to Christmas is always one of the busiest times of the year, so we’re adding extra late-night trains on key routes and more seats across the country to help everyone make the most of the festive season.

“Travelling by train is one of the best ways to make the most of your celebrations, and with the removal of peak fares, customers can enjoy even more value for money when travelling with ScotRail this Christmas.

“Whether customers are heading to the Christmas markets, meeting friends for a night out, or picking up some last-minute gifts, we’ll help you get there safely and comfortably.”