How to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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4.6Travel Information to Edinburgh from Glasgow
 Distance | 66 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €4 - €8 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €4 • 58 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €8 • 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Travel 66 km by train or coach to Edinburgh from Glasgow. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information About the Journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Located just under 70 kilometres apart, the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh can be taken by bus or train. Train is often the fastest method for this journey, with a direct service from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley taking just under an hour. Trains on this route are operated by Scotrail, while bus services are provided by National Express.
Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Local carrier City Bus runs a regular service from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with buses departing Glasgow's Buchanan bus station around every 15 minutes from 4:00 a.m. to midnight. These services terminate at Edinburgh bus station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. National Express also operates on this route; their bus service leaves Glasgow once an hour from around 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The journey time is just under an hour and half.
Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Direct trains depart from Glasgow to Edinburgh every 5-10 minutes throughout the day. The journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley, the city centre stop, takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour, with four stops along the line. Trains also serve Edinburgh Haymarket, approximately a 40 minute journey from Glasgow Queen Street. Both services are operated by Scotrail. Edinburgh Park is a third popular rail station in Edinburgh, also served by Scotrail trains. The journey takes just under an hour from Glasgow Queen Street, with one change at Edinburgh Haymarket. The first Edinburgh bound trains leave Glasgow at about 6:00 a.m.; the last at 11:00 p.m. daily.
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You can travel by travel to Edinburgh from Glasgow with ScotRail, CrossCountry and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Edinburgh from Glasgow. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
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.
FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
You can get between Glasgow and Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average €4.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
A coach is €4 less than a train with an average ticket price of €8 from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Coach takes 58 min on average.
The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh is around 66 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Edinburgh is:
- 16 coaches per day.
- 50 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Glasgow and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains most often depart from Glasgow at Glasgow Central and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for coaches to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Glasgow to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €4.
- ScotRail, CrossCountry, East Coast or Caledonian Sleeper can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with East Coast from Glasgow to Edinburgh for €8 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- 16 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct trains with ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper with 36 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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