Glasgow to Edinburgh by Train

Travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train takes about 45m, run by ScotRail. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €5. The train is still the quickest.

A Closer Look at the Train Journey

What follows describes one route in our records. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Ticket price
€13

Omio catalogue, Nov 10 · For the route, not a chosen day

Total journey
45m
Change
direct
Operator
ScotRail

The Journey, Step by Step

  1. 1
    Glasgow to EdinburghScotRail45m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time45m

Departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh

ScotRail runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 11:08.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
ScotRail4006:0011:08

All departures

  • 06:00
  • 06:06
  • 06:14
  • 06:17
  • 06:37
  • 06:45
  • 06:48
  • 06:59
  • 07:05
  • 07:08
  • 07:13
  • 07:15
  • 07:16
  • 07:30
  • 07:36
  • 07:45
  • 07:48
  • 08:00
  • 08:07
  • 08:08
  • 08:15
  • 08:17
  • 08:30
  • 08:38
  • 08:45
  • 09:00
  • 09:09
  • 09:15
  • 09:18
  • 09:30
  • 09:40
  • 09:43
  • 09:45
  • 10:02
  • 10:08
  • 10:15
  • 10:37
  • 10:45
  • 11:02
  • 11:08

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Train Facts for This Route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the train only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Train operators
ScotRail
Timetable
First train at 06:00, last at 11:08, 40 a day with ScotRail.
Good to know
Direct train, no change on the way.

Before You Travel

Which station?

The departure and arrival stations are not in this observation. Check them with your ticket provider.

Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other Ways to Travel

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Ticket Prices on This Route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.

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Glasgow to Edinburgh by Train: Common Questions

How long does Glasgow to Edinburgh take by train?

About 45m, with no transfer.

How much is a train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Omio publishes €13 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.

Who runs the train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

ScotRail runs this train.

Is the train or the bus better?

The bus is cheaper at €5. The train wins on journey time.

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