Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€25
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 €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Glasgow on Thu, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 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 Thu, Jun 19 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.
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 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€19 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 7:53 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 8:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 8:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 8:55 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h46 | 8:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h19 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 06:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
You can travel by train to Glasgow from Edinburgh with ScotRail, CrossCountry and East Coast for as low as €12. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Edinburgh to Glasgow train information with ScotRail:
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.
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