Three Glasgow Subway stations have their own park and ride car parks: Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road. Leave the car at any of the three and you’re in the city centre by Subway in well under 10 minutes, for a fraction of what a multi-storey car park in the centre charges for a full day. The three aren’t identical, though: only Shields Road allows overnight parking, and only Bridge Street sits outside Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone, both genuinely useful things to know before you pick one.

Glasgow Subway Park and Ride at a Glance

Station	Spaces	Notes
Shields Road	Around 800	By far the largest; disabled parking; shop and cycle storage; the only one with overnight parking
Bridge Street	Around 160–180	Outside the Low Emission Zone; nearest to the O2 Academy Glasgow
Kelvinbridge	Around 150	Disabled parking; nearest to the West End and Great Western Road

A fourth station, West Street, had a car park at one time, but it closed in 2008 to make way for M74 motorway works and was never reopened.

How It Works

Park, then ride: drive to one of the three stations, park in its dedicated car park, and take the Subway the rest of the way into the centre. All three sit on the Subway’s south and north arcs, a handful of stops from Buchanan Street or St Enoch.

Car parking hours: According to SPT, which operates all three car parks, parking is available during Subway opening hours, which are 06:30 to 23:40 Monday to Saturday and a shorter 10:00 to 18:12 on Sunday; see our Glasgow Subway guide for the full timetable and fare details.

Overnight parking: Shields Road only. SPT is explicit that overnight parking is permitted at Shields Road but not at Bridge Street or Kelvinbridge. If you need to leave a car overnight, Shields Road is the only one of the three that allows it.

Paying: Park and ride can be bought as a combined ticket covering both the parking and your Subway journey, from the ticket office at the station, or as a parking-only add-on if you already hold a Subway season ticket, ZoneCard, or are paying by contactless PAYG. Season options (weekly, 28-day, 6-month, annual) are also available for regular commuters. Exact current prices should be confirmed on SPT’s own park and ride page or at the station, since published figures for this scheme don’t appear to be updated often and may be out of date by the time you travel.

Choosing a Station

Shields Road Park and Ride

Where: 30 Cornwall Street, Kingston, G41 1AH, serving the Pollokshields and Kingston areas.

By far the biggest: around 800 spaces, roughly five times the size of the other two combined, with disabled parking, cycle storage, a shop and snacks, and CCTV. It’s also, as noted above, the only one of the three where you can leave a car overnight.

Journey in: A short Subway ride, around five minutes, into the city centre.

Good for: Anyone wanting the most spaces and the best odds of finding one, and anyone who genuinely needs overnight parking, for example ahead of an early flight or a late finish in the city.

Bridge Street Park and Ride

Where: 67 Eglinton Street, G5 9NR.

Outside the Low Emission Zone: SPT has specifically promoted this station’s location outside Glasgow’s LEZ boundary, which matters if you’re driving an older or non-compliant vehicle that would otherwise face a charge driving into the city centre itself.

Size: Around 160 to 180 spaces, depending on the source; no overnight parking.

Good for: Drivers with an LEZ-restricted vehicle, and anyone heading to the O2 Academy Glasgow or Glasgow Sheriff Court, both close by.

Kelvinbridge Park and Ride

Where: 99 South Woodside Road, G4 9HG, the Subway’s most northerly station.

Size: Around 150 spaces, with disabled parking; no overnight parking.

Good for: Anyone coming from the north of the city and heading into the West End, since it’s close to Great Western Road, Kelvingrove Park, St Mary’s Cathedral and the University of Glasgow, as well as being a few stops from the city centre in the other direction.

Why Use Park and Ride Instead of City-Centre Parking

A full day in a city-centre multi-storey, such as Buchanan Galleries, can run to over £20. A Subway park and ride ticket, by contrast, typically covers both the parking and your travel into the centre for a fraction of that, and avoids the stress of hunting for a space on Buchanan Street or in the West End at a busy time. It’s also the more relaxed option if you’re planning a full day out and don’t want to think about a parking meter or a return time.

If you’d rather drive all the way in and park in the centre itself, our guide to where to park in Glasgow city centre covers Buchanan Galleries, Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow Science Centre directly, along with the current genuinely free options.

Prices, spaces and opening arrangements last checked: September 2026; SPT’s own published park and ride prices appear to date from an earlier period, so confirm the current fare at the station or on spt.co.uk before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Glasgow Subway stations have park and ride?

Three: Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road. West Street once had a car park too, but it closed in 2008 for M74 motorway works and was never reopened.

Can you park overnight at a Glasgow Subway park and ride?

Only at Shields Road. SPT permits overnight parking there but not at Bridge Street or Kelvinbridge.

Which Subway park and ride is biggest?

Shields Road, with around 800 spaces, considerably more than Bridge Street (roughly 160 to 180) or Kelvinbridge (around 150).

Is Bridge Street park and ride inside Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone?

No, SPT has specifically highlighted that Bridge Street sits outside the LEZ boundary, making it a useful option for anyone driving a vehicle that wouldn’t meet the zone’s emissions standards.

How long does it take to reach the city centre from a Subway park and ride?

Well under 10 minutes from any of the three, since they’re only a handful of stops from the central Buchanan Street and St Enoch stations on the Subway’s circular route.

For the Subway’s own fares, hours and history, see our Glasgow Subway visitor’s guide. If you’d rather park in the centre itself, see where to park in Glasgow city centre. Browse more Plan Your Trip guides, or visit the Scotland hub.