Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh on April 26
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ScotRailTrain
Glasgow Queen Street
WaverleyCheapest
ScotRailTrain
Glasgow Queen Street
HaymarketFastest
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Glasgow Queen Street
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Glasgow Queen Street
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Glasgow Queen Street
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Compare 2 ways to go from Glasgow to Edinburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just A$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

530bus per day
1h 10mAverage Duration
36 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average PriceA$11 - A$49Average Duration1h 10m
1kg CO₂e
Average PriceA$21 - A$66Average Duration1h 11m
2kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh start from A$21. The average price for this train route is around A$36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The average train ride duration from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 1h 11m, covering a distance of 41 miles (66 km). The quickest train can get you there in 40m and is operated by ScotRail.

  3. Which train operators service the Glasgow to Edinburgh route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 63 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, Transpennine Express, Lumo, CrossCountry.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The earliest train departs from Glasgow to Edinburgh at 7:02am. And the latest train departs at 11:32pm.

  5. What is the best train operator from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
A$47
04/24
A$35
Today
A$42
04/26
A$35
04/27
A$35
04/28
A$35
04/29
A$35
04/30
A$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on Apr 26, 2026 with a price of A$35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from A$35 to A$62 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at A$35 which is on 2026-04-26.

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