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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 25 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for Glasgow on Sat, Jun 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 56 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.
W69655 · C14747
W69651 · L87844
W68689 · C14741
L87645 · C14750
W68937
W83173 · L87903
W83136 · C14741
W83157 · C14747
W69667 · C14760
W68654 · C14751Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W68689 · C14741 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h13 | 9:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W83136 · C14741 | 8:43 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0h55 | 9:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68639 · L88237 | 8:46 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h15 | 10:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W68937 | 8:51 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69651 · L87844 | 9:06 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h01 | 10:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68693 · C14745 | 9:35 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h01 | 10:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68951 | 9:50 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h10 | 11:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69655 · C14747 | 10:09 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h58 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W83157 · C14747 | 10:12 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0h55 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87645 · C14750 | 10:35 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h03 | 11:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68654 · C14751 | 10:53 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h56 | 11:49 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87565 · L87903 | 11:02 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h07 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W83173 · L87903 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0h54 | 12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68965 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h10 | 12:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69659 · C14753 | 11:23 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h00 | 12:23 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68702 · C14755 | 11:27 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h09 | 12:36 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68659 · C14756 | 11:49 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h57 | 12:46 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W69663 · L87927 | 12:10 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h58 | 1:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87661 · C14757 | 12:34 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h03 | 1:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W68669 · L87939 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h58 | 1:48 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87585 · L87944 | 12:57 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h09 | 2:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
W69667 · C14760 | 1:22 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0h55 | 2:17 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87576 · L87893 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h09 | 12:12 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87731 · L87910 | 11:36 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h01 | 12:37 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 7:14 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.
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Glasgow's main pedestrian shopping street, busy with performers, historic facades, and strong links to the city centre highlights.
The city's principal civic square, surrounded by major buildings and statues, and a natural starting point for central sightseeing.
Charming cobbled lane in the West End known for its lights, intimate atmosphere, and photogenic setting near Byres Road.
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About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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