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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
6
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Sun, Feb 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 15 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Sun, Feb 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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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Compare train and bus for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Sunday, February 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y39449 | On time 3:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h47 | 3:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41085 | On time 3:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 4:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y39457 | On time 3:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41090 | On time 3:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y39465 | On time 4:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 4:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y41094 | On time 4:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 5:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 47m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Lumo from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail, Lumo trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Information Desk
- 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
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- 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.
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