Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh train with ScotRail
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h 2 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow Central (GLC) for Edinburgh on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y67145 | On time 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h02 | 9:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train providers: ScotRail, CrossCountry and East Coast trains Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
Travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh from €8 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail, CrossCountry and East Coast! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
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.
Train information from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh with ScotRail:
- Average Duration: 59 min
- Cheapest Price: €13
- ScotRail frequency: 49 a day
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
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