The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Glasgow on Wed, Jan 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 07 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Wed, Jan 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Y40941Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 67 km
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€19 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, January 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM Edinburgh | 0h44 | 4:14 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:59 PM Edinburgh | 1h14 | 7:13 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:13 PM Edinburgh | 1h00 | 9:13 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:21 PM Edinburgh | 1h31 | 10:52 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Edinburgh | 0h58 | 11:43 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39276 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 8:53 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y40941 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 9:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39287 | On time 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W74874 | On time 8:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 9:55 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y39291 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h46 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y40948 | On time 8:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h19 | 10:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 44m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: ScotRail, CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Glasgow trainsScotRail, CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh and Glasgow from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Park. When arriving in Glasgow, you can end your journey in train stations like Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and High Street (Glasgow).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
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