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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 1m. 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 €15.
Distance: 67 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Travel 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.
There are 2 travel options from Glasgow to Edinburgh: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average €5.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
A coach is €8 less than a train with an average ticket price of €13 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.
Edinburgh is approximately 66 km away from Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Edinburgh is:
- 135 coaches per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Edinburgh from Glasgow 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 from Glasgow to Edinburgh most often leave from Glasgow Central and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink to go to Edinburgh by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Glasgow to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €5.
- Travel with ScotRail, CrossCountry or LNER for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Glasgow to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €8.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink with 117 direct coaches per day.
- 10 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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 to Edinburgh from Glasgow.
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