Trains tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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TodayMay 1
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TomorrowMay 2
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TueMay 6
from $23
WedMay 7
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ThuMay 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Queen Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Central
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow Queen Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $41Average Duration1h 23m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$18 - $47Average Duration1h 11m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration40m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Glasgow to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$26
Average train trip duration1h 11m
Number of daily trains75
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance37 miles (59 km)
Latest train departure11:45pm

Glasgow to Edinburgh Train

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

Best price found
04/29
$25
04/30
$25
Today
$25
05/02
$25
05/03
$25
05/04
$25
05/05
$25
05/06
$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $44 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 $23 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Edinburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Glasgow and Edinburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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