How to get from
Edinburgh to Glasgow
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Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow
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ScotRail05:27
1h 5m
06:32
Edinburgh ParkGlasgow Queen Street
£17
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ScotRail10:00
45m
10:45
WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street
£17
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ScotRail06:00
49m
06:49
WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street
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ScotRail06:13
1h 14m
07:27
Edinburgh ParkGlasgow Queen Street
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- Prices shown from Edinburgh to Glasgow are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow costs only £4 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 2m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price £9
Average duration1h 2m
Departure Time15:45 - 17:58
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £4
Average duration1h 59m
Departure Time04:40 - 07:04
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow is Friday, with an average price of £12.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow is Monday, with an average price of £4.
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From Edinburgh to Glasgow: Travel Information
Companies operating from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Glasgow
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Waverley
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular train stations near Glasgow
Glasgow Central
Argyle Street
Glasgow Queen Street
Anderston
Glasgow
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
Popular airports near Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Nearby
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop
Popular bus stations near Glasgow
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51
Stance 50
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 54
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FAQ – How to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
What’s the distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow?
It’s about 55 km (34 miles) from Edinburgh to Glasgow.How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
You can travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow is by Trains, with an average journey time of 1h 2m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 1h 59m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow is by Buses, with an average price of £4. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £9 on avergae.Flights costs around £57 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Edinburgh and Glasgow?
When traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at Glasgow Airport , Trains typically departs from Waverley and arrives at Glasgow Central , Buses typically departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 .When should you book tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to Glasgow are usually cheapest (Friday), with an average price of £12 Flights from Edinburgh to Glasgow are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £4 .Are Edinburgh and Glasgow in the same time zone?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Glasgow is 0h.