The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC)
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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€21 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h04 | 6:04 AM Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h26 | 1:04 PM Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 5:55 PM Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC)
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 16:41 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $26 (€21) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) 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 Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
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