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Glasgow to Edinburgh
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CrossCountry06:48
1h 4m
07:52
Glasgow CentralWaverley
£13
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ScotRail09:00
45m
09:45
Glasgow Queen StreetWaverley
£17
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CrossCountry07:48
1h 8m
08:56
Glasgow CentralWaverley
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ScotRail06:00
47m
06:47
Glasgow Queen StreetWaverley
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- Prices shown from Glasgow to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare flights, trains, and buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh costs only £4 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 1m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains Fastest
Average price £12
Average duration1h 1m
Departure Time07:16 - 09:19
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Buses Cheapest
Average price £4
Average duration1h 7m
Departure Time07:17 - 08:41
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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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of £12.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of £4.
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From Glasgow to Edinburgh: Travel Information
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Find stations and airports near Glasgow and Edinburgh
Popular train stations near Glasgow
Glasgow Central
Argyle Street
Glasgow Queen Street
Anderston
Glasgow
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Waverley
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular airports near Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
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
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
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FAQ – How to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
What’s the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh?
It’s about 55 km (34 miles) from Glasgow to Edinburgh.How do I get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
You can travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 1h 1m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 1h 7m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of £4. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around £12 on avergae.Flights costs around £65 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Glasgow and Edinburgh?
When traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Glasgow Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from Glasgow Central and arrives at Waverley , Buses typically departs from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .When should you book tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £12 Flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of £4 .Are Glasgow and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
The time difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 0h.