Glasgow to Edinburgh train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Nov
Cheapest price on 13 Nov
€15
Average ticket price on 13 Nov
€21
Fastest journey on 13 Nov
45 m
Average journey duration on 13 Nov
47 m
Trains on 13 Nov
100
Distance
67 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €15.

Fast trains

On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 100 trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh, including 100 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €5 by coach.

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 44m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from €5
Distance
67 km
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
€12
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
44m
First train
12:03 AM
Last train
11:53 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from €5

Live departures

Glasgow to Edinburgh train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
ScotrailW69143
On time
6:06 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h08
7:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84226
On time
6:14 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h17
7:31 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699796:17 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h11
7:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW688846:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h11
7:48 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877746:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h53
7:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29873
On time
6:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h04
7:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69947
On time
6:48 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h14
8:02 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84264
On time
6:59 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h14
8:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15598
On time
7:05 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h21
8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW688927:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h10
8:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84230
On time
7:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h36
8:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877857:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
8:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699507:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h18
8:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877917:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
8:22 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689027:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h09
8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877977:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
8:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878068:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h53
8:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL882348:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h01
9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689128:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h22
9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878158:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h50
9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84266
On time
8:17 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h32
9:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878228:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h54
9:24 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68979
On time
8:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
9:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878298:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h50
9:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL882389:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h11
10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878389:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h45
9:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689889:09 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h25
10:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87845
On time
9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h49
10:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842039:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h26
10:44 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878539:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h53
10:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC150429:40 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
10:55 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL870939:43 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h17
11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8824210:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h08
11:10 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC1504910:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
11:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW8421810:15 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h34
11:49 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87875
On time
10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h50
11:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69011
On time
10:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h16
11:53 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8789010:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8824711:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h00
12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69015
On time
11:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h23
12:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87904
On time
11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
12:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84247
On time
11:17 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h28
12:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69019
On time
11:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8709511:45 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h16
1:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8792211:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
12:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88250
On time
12:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h02
1:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69025
On time
12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
1:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8793012:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h49
1:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW8418912:19 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h25
1:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC1506012:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
1:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8793812:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
1:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88254
On time
1:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h11
2:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68967
On time
1:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h24
2:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL879451:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
2:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84196
On time
1:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h25
2:42 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68969
On time
1:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailC14666
On time
1:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h26
3:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailC147631:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
2:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88259
On time
2:07 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h05
3:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68974
On time
2:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
3:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84241
On time
2:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h31
3:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689822:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h22
4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87969
On time
2:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h47
3:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL882633:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h11
4:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699623:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
4:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689893:10 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h20
4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87977
On time
3:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842053:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h26
4:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL870993:31 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h37
5:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689973:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
4:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87985
On time
3:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
4:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL882664:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h08
5:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69005
On time
4:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h21
5:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87994
On time
4:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
5:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699674:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h26
5:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842144:19 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h37
5:56 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87998
On time
4:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h54
5:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68946
On time
4:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h13
5:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL880034:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h50
5:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699704:47 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h16
6:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL880095:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h59
5:59 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88271
On time
5:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h06
6:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW68952
On time
5:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h09
6:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88013
On time
5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
6:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842225:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h27
6:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW699725:17 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h19
6:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88016
On time
5:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h54
6:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW69028
On time
6:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h19
7:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW84194
On time
6:14 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h38
7:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877646:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
7:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
LumoG256886:18 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h49
7:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877686:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
7:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15010
On time
7:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h11
8:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL88276
On time
7:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h02
8:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877877:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
8:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842707:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h26
8:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689057:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h19
8:58 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL877997:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h50
8:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL870927:45 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h16
9:01 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878088:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
9:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842828:16 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h38
9:54 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689138:25 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h19
9:44 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878248:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
9:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689218:54 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h18
10:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878399:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
10:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW689279:23 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h18
10:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW842789:26 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h23
10:49 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL878559:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h49
10:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15022
On time
9:56 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h24
11:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailC15594
On time
10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h22
11:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87869
On time
10:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h51
11:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
ScotrailW6894210:26 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h20
11:46 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8788410:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h49
11:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailW8425511:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
1h30
12:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL8789811:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h52
12:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect
ScotrailL87914
On time
11:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h48
12:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)		0 changesdirect
Friday, 13 November
ScotrailL877586:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h47
6:47 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesdirect

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Scotrail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Scotrail Duration
44m
Cheapest Scotrail Price
€20
Scotrail frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average CrossCountry Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest CrossCountry Price
€15
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
49m
Cheapest Lumo Price
€20
Lumo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€12
Transpennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Glasgow and Edinburgh

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When taking a train from Glasgow to Edinburgh, you can count on Scotrail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Glasgow and Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Glasgow to Edinburgh train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Edinburgh is €21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 44m to travel the 67 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 12:03 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 11:53 pm.
Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Glasgow to Edinburgh with Scotrail, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Edinburgh. Take the fast train with Transpennine Express, Lumo from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
A day trip to Edinburgh from Glasgow is worth doing with a journey time of 44m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Most Glasgow to Edinburgh trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Edinburgh

Which Glasgow station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh leave from Glasgow Queen Street. The station is 1 km from Glasgow city centre at Glasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AF.
Glasgow Queen StreetGlasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AFWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre

Bus19, 38C, 38A, 38B, 38E, 38, 57A, 57 · 2m · €2 · every ~46 min
15 · 3m · €1 · every ~7 min
SubwaySub · 23m · €2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services

Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Glasgow CentralGordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre

Bus18, 10, 6, X8, N267, 18A, 75, 7A, 7, N18, 263, 267 · 2m · €2 · every ~78 min
SubwaySub · 26m · €2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Central train station facilities and services

Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.

Charing Cross (Glasgow)Charing Cross station, Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3HWShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre

Bus15 · 8m · €2 · every ~8 min
N38, N3, N4, N26 · 51m · €7

Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services

Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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