I could admire the architecture but not take the train.
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Date of visit: April 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment and moving around.
I use or have experience of: hidden impairment, powerchair, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Poor
Pollokshaws West is the obvious choice of train station when going to Pollok Country Park, either to go to the Burrell Collection, admire the Highland cows or just to spend some time in nature. Unfortunately, this station is not an option if you require step-free access like me. I liked the look of the historic brick building and the details on the bannisters on the inside, but there are better places to do some sightseeing and so that aspect is more of a bonus on your journey and not the point of visiting.
Disabled Access In and Around
Poor
Parking & Transport
Average
The 3, 49, 57 and 57A buses stop at Pollokshaws West, but it is at least a 50 metre uphill walk for the northbound stop and almost 200 metres for the southbound stop. There is no parking on Pollokshaws Road, but the station is set back from the road up a hill and there is a crescent-shape driveway that you can use as a drop-off point. The paving is not in good repair, though and there is no seating. There are bike racks next to the station building on the right.
Accessible facilities: Drop-off or pick up point
Accessible Toilets
The station building is set back from the road on a hill, so approaching from either side requires going uphill. There is a lowered curb just as you reach the station building from the right, but there is no lowered curb by the entrance. There is a small barrier directly opposite the entrance on the curb. There are tactile markings at the entrance to the building and at the bottom of the stairs. There are two staircases, one for each platform. On the left soon after entering are the stairs up to platform 2 for trains further out of Glasgow. At the end of an approximately 20 metre long corridor are the stairs to platform 1 for trains into the city centre. There are first four steps straight ahead before the stairs then continue around to the left. The stairs have yellow contrast marking on the top and bottom steps and white contrast markings on the other steps. The railings are at standard height on the left as you go up. There is no seating anywhere in or around the station at ground floor level. I was unable to see the platform from downstairs apart from overhead digital signs and a sign for a passenger assistance meeting point of platform 2.
