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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 76 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) on Tue, Dec 02, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y66713 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 8:53 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y68417 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 9:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66725 | On time 8:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66729 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h46 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y68424 | On time 8:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h19 | 10:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66738 | On time 8:45 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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