Day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train
How to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train?
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 43m.
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station information and facilities
Edinburgh Waverley
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available
Lockers
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
Taxis
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
Accessibility
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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FAQ: Travel from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Everything you need to know about Edinburgh Waverley (EDB): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Edinburgh Waverley station offers accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including step-free entrances, an elevator, guide communicators for the deaf, and tactile warning strips on platform edges for the blind.
Edinburgh Waverley is conveniently located near main attractions such as the historic Edinburgh Castle, the picturesque Royal Mile, and the iconic Arthur's Seat.
Car rental services at Edinburgh Waverley include Europcar and Enterprise.
Edinburgh Waverley is situated 0 km from the city center, making it centrally located.
You can reach the city center from Edinburgh Waverley by using bus lines 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, or X37, or by taking a train operated by Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, or Transpennine Express. Alternatively, you can find taxi ranks on Market Street and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
The closest airport to Edinburgh Waverley station is approximately 12 miles away.
It is generally recommended to arrive at Edinburgh Waverley at least 30 minutes before your train's scheduled departure to allow for ticket collection and platform navigation.
Edinburgh Waverley is located at Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom.
Yes, parking is available near Edinburgh Waverley at the New Street Long Stay Car Park.
I'm sorry, but I can't provide real-time or specific pricing for train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley to the nearest airport. You can check with relevant travel services for current pricing details.
Edinburgh Waverley is connected by bus lines 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, and X37, as well as train services from Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, and Transpennine Express. There is no metro service available at Edinburgh Waverley.
Safety at Edinburgh Waverley Station is generally ensured with security measures in place, making it reasonably safe to travel early morning or late evening, although travelers should always remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings.
Yes, Edinburgh Waverley has security measures in place and conducts ticket checks for passengers entering and exiting the station.
Yes, Edinburgh Waverley station has National Key toilets available.
Edinburgh Waverley offers free public Wi-Fi for its visitors.
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