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Glasgow to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
ScotrailP79207
08:07AM1h01
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ScotrailP78790
08:15AM0h50
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:05AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ScotrailP78798
08:30AM0h54
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:24AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ScotrailP78782
08:00AM0h53
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
08:53AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ScotrailP80421
08:08AM1h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:30AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers

Glasgow to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Scotrail
P78782
ScotrailScotrail | P78782
08:00AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0h53 08:53AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Scotrail
P79207
ScotrailScotrail | P79207
08:07AM Glasgow Central (GLC)1h01 09:08AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Scotrail
P80421
ScotrailScotrail | P80421
08:08AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1h22 09:30AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Scotrail
P78790
ScotrailScotrail | P78790
08:15AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0h50 09:05AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Scotrail
P83172
ScotrailScotrail | P83172
08:17AM Glasgow Central (GLC)1h32 09:49AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Scotrail
P78798
ScotrailScotrail | P78798
08:30AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)0h54 09:24AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 7 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

Fastest train times from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Fastest Journey

50 m

Average

1 h 5 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

67 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ScotrailP78790
08:15AM0h50
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:05AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
ScotrailP78782
08:00AM0h53
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
08:53AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
ScotrailP78798
08:30AM0h54
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:24AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
ScotrailP79207
08:07AM1h01
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:08AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers
ScotrailP80421
08:08AM1h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
09:30AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
251One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
66 km
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Train providers
4
Fastest train
46m
First train
00:03
Last train
23:53
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: ScotRail, CrossCountry and East Coast trains Glasgow to Edinburgh

ScotRail, CrossCountry and East Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Edinburgh from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your 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.

Train information from Glasgow to Edinburgh with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: €12
  • ScotRail frequency: 49 a day

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

The rail line between Scotland's largest city and the capital is the busiest route for Scottish transport, ever popular with business travelers and vacationers.  Frequent trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh run seven days a week from very early morning to late at night. Journey times on the route from Glasgow Queen Street Station range from around 45 minutes to over an hour. Slower services from Glasgow Central offer an alternative route.

Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Scotland's national rail operator ScotRail offers all the direct trains on the electrified line from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley. ScotRail and Cross Country Trains also provide direct trains from Glasgow Central Station through Lanarkshire to Edinburgh.

How long is the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The fastest connections on the 40-mile route east from Glasgow to Edinburgh are some ScotRail services from Glasgow Queen Street, taking just 47 minutes to reach the capital. Other services on this route take from 50 minutes to over an hour. Direct trains from Glasgow Central Station take from one hour and seven minutes to one hour and 30 minutes to reach Edinburgh.

How many trains are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh.?

The ScotRail weekday timetable provides trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley roughly every 15 minutes throughout the day, from very early morning to just before midnight. Scotrail and Cross Country Trains services from Glasgow Central operate at least once an hour, with a final service on this route just after 9:00 p.m.  Sunday schedules are less frequent, with the first train leaving Glasgow just before 8:00 a.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Departure train station:  Glasgow Queen Street Station is on the east side of the city center, with transport connections available from nearby Buchanan Street  Subway and buses stopping on George Street and North Hanover Street. Central Station is in the heart of the city, served by buses on Hope Street and Union Street. Both stations have a pub, fast food outlets, ATMs and taxi stands.

Arrival train station:Edinburgh Waverley Station is in the heart of the city, served by local buses and trams stopping on Princes Street. The station concourse has a pub, food store, fast food restaurant, bakery and taxi stands.

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Edinburgh is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 46 min   to travel the 66 km long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 53.
Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Glasgow to Edinburgh with ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Glasgow to Edinburgh train with ScotRail, CrossCountry, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Edinburgh from Glasgow as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Glasgow to Edinburgh with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

When departing from Glasgow, you have various train station options to start your route from including Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Charing Cross (Glasgow) and High Street (Glasgow). When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your journey in train stations like Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Park.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Edinburgh from Glasgow is worth doing with a journey time of 46 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is October.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Glasgow 2 different ways: train or coach.

Popular train stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Glasgow
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Public transit options for Glasgow Central
  • 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.
Glasgow Queen StreetWifiParkingDiningAccessibility
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Public transit options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • 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
Charing Cross (Glasgow)ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
Public transit options for Charing Cross (Glasgow)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
High Street (Glasgow)ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 23:30 Saturday 05:50 - 23:30 Sunday 08:10 - 23:15 Scottish Bookings only
Public transit options for High Street (Glasgow)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station on High Street
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Park for your journey to Edinburgh from Glasgow.
Edinburgh ParkWifiParkingDiningAccessibility
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Public transit options for Edinburgh Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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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