4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
116
Distance
67 km
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.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 116 trains that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh on Mon, Jul 06, 116 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Jul 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
W689893:10 PM1h20Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€141One-way0 transfers- W842053:18 PM1h26Glasgow Central (GLC)4:44 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€141One-way0 transfers
- W699623:06 PM1h17Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:23 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€141One-way0 transfers
- L882633:03 PM1h11Glasgow Central (GLC)4:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€141One-way0 transfers
- L879853:29 PM1h07Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€141One-way0 transfers
- L8824711:02 AM1h00Glasgow Central (GLC)12:02 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€211One-way0 transfers
- L882348:07 AM1h01Glasgow Central (GLC)9:08 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€211One-way0 transfers
- L8789010:32 AM1h01Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€211One-way0 transfers
- L879692:31 PM1h01Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€211One-way0 transfers
- L878298:33 AM1h02Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:35 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh 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 5m. 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 €13.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15090 | 4:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h26 | 6:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88010 | 4:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 5:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69110 | 5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 6:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87747 | On time 5:16 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 6:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69119 | 5:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 6:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87761 | On time 5:47 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 6:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69124 | On time 6:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87769 | On time 6:16 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 7:17 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84192 | On time 6:16 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h39 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69129 | On time 6:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 7:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87780 | On time 6:48 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 7:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87792 | On time 7:16 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 8:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69139 | On time 7:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h16 | 9:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87811 | 7:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 8:50 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84281 | On time 8:16 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h35 | 9:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87826 | On time 8:16 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 9:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69081 | On time 8:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 10:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87842 | On time 8:48 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 9:47 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87858 | 9:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 10:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69092 | On time 9:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h18 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87872 | On time 9:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 10:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87886 | On time 10:16 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 11:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87901 | On time 10:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 11:48 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87918 | On time 11:28 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 12:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| L87757 | 5:43 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 6:47 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69143 | 6:06 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 7:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84226 | 6:14 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h17 | 7:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69979 | 6:17 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 7:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87774 | 6:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 7:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68886 | 6:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 7:48 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W29873 | 6:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h04 | 7:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69947 | 6:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 8:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84264 | 6:59 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h15 | 8:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87785 | 7:02 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 8:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15597 | 7:05 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h21 | 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68894 | 7:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h10 | 8:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84231 | 7:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h36 | 8:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69950 | 7:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h18 | 8:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87797 | 7:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 8:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68902 | 7:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69953 | 7:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h25 | 9:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01148 | 7:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 8:56 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87815 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h05 | 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88234 | 8:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h01 | 9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68912 | 8:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84266 | 8:17 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h32 | 9:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87829 | 8:33 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68979 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h16 | 9:54 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88238 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h11 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87845 | 9:01 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 10:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68988 | 9:09 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h25 | 10:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84203 | 9:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h26 | 10:44 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87861 | 9:33 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15041 | 9:40 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87093 | 9:43 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h17 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87875 | 10:02 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 11:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88242 | 10:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 11:10 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15048 | 10:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84218 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h34 | 11:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87890 | 10:32 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69011 | 10:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h16 | 11:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88247 | 11:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h00 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87904 | 11:02 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 12:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69015 | 11:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h23 | 12:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84247 | 11:17 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h28 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87922 | 11:32 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 12:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69019 | 11:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87095 | 11:45 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h16 | 1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87930 | 12:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 1:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69025 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 1:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88250 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h02 | 1:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84189 | 12:19 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h25 | 1:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87938 | 12:31 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h05 | 1:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15060 | 12:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 1:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87945 | 1:01 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 2:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88254 | 1:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h11 | 2:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68967 | 1:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84196 | 1:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h25 | 2:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14763 | 1:31 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 2:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68969 | 1:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14666 | 1:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h26 | 3:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87962 | 2:01 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 3:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68974 | 2:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 3:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88259 | 2:07 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h05 | 3:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84241 | 2:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h31 | 3:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87969 | 2:31 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 3:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68982 | 2:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87977 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88263 | 3:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h11 | 4:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69962 | 3:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68989 | 3:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84205 | 3:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h26 | 4:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87985 | 3:29 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 4:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87099 | 3:31 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 5:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68997 | 3:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 4:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87994 | 4:01 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 5:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88266 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 5:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69005 | 4:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 5:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69967 | 4:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h26 | 5:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84214 | 4:19 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 5:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 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 48m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail from Glasgow to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Edinburgh 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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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Most Glasgow to Edinburgh trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Bellgrove from Glasgow city centre
Bellgrove is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Bellgrove train station facilities and services
Bellgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bellgrove.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bellgrove: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bellgrove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: 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.
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