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Trains to Celtic Park

Visit the home of Celtic Football Club

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      Celtic Park, also known as ‘Paradise’ by Celtic fans, is located East of Glasgow. The stadium opened in 1892; in 1898 became the first football ground to have a two-tiered stand and in 2016, it became the first British football stadium to have a safe standing area. Celtic Park has been home to Celtic Football Club since it opened, and with a capacity of around 60,000, it is the largest football stadium in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK.

      Where is Celtic Park?

      Celtic Park is located in the East End of Glasgow in Parkhead. It is approximately 2 miles east of Glasgow city centre and is easily accessible by bus or train.

      How do I get to Celtic Park?

      Celtic Park can be reached by car, bus and train.

      Both Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow Queen Street Station can be reached indirectly on a ScotRail train which can be booked on the LNER website or app.

      From Glasgow, you can get a bus, train, walk or a taxi to Celtic Park.

      If you are travelling by car, Celtic Park is just off either the M8, M74 or M73 depending on which direction you are travelling from. The Lisbon Lions 1 Car Park is the closest right outside the stadium but spaces are limited and it gets busy fast on match days. There are other nearby car parks available but also have limited spaces and may require a short walk to the stadium.

      How to Get from Glasgow Station to Celtic Park

      There are several ways to get to Celtic Park from Glasgow City Centre. These options include:

      Train: From Glasgow Central Station you can get a 7-minute ScotRail train to Dalmarnock station and then a 15-minute walk to the stadium.

      Bus: There are several bus routes including the 2, 61 and 240 which take you from Drury Street to St Michael's Lane. From there it is a short 5-minute walk to the stadium.

      Taxi: You can get a taxi from Glasgow city centre to Celtic Park which takes 15 minutes depending on traffic which can take longer on match days.

      Walking: You can walk from Glasgow city centre to Celtic Park, it is 2.5 miles and takes around one hour.

      Top tips for visiting Celtic Park

      1. Make sure to check the weather and wrap up warm as it can get cold quickly in Glasgow!

      2. If you are in Glasgow outside of a match day visit the Celtic Park Stadium Tour and Museum which includes access to the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, a walk on the pitch, and a chance to learn all about the club’s history.

      3. Be prepared for an atmosphere! Celtic fans are passionate about football and often sing and chant before and during matches.

      4. Explore the local area as well as the football stadium; Glasgow has lots of attractions to enjoy from learning about the local history at the museums and art galleries to a spot of shopping or trying local cuisines and the many restaurants and cafes.

      5. Try some of the food on offer from kiosks inside the stadium or a drink from one of the local pubs for a pre-match drink.