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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Glasgow every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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41 miles (66 km) | |
46 min | |
$21 (€18) | |
80 a day | |
Yes, there are 78 direct trains a day | |
Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail |
Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow cover the 41 miles (66 km) long journey taking on average 46 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail. Normally, there are 80 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $21 (€18), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $20 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Glasgow Central.
Find the best trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow with Omio's travel partners ScotRail and CrossCountry from $20 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
When departing from Edinburgh, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park. When arriving in Glasgow, you can end your route in train stations like Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Airport.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Glasgow Central, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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