Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 22

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$25

Fastest journey

1 h 11 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Edinburgh Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .

On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.

  • Scotrail
    8:08 AM1h11
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:19 AMEdinburgh Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport 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 train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 34 miles (56 km)

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Driving

$24

Average price

$8

Average price

Cheapest

$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

1h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Scotrail

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

Live departures

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ScotrailL87806 · W69965
On time
8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h59
8:59 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87806 · SR623900
On time
8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
9:17 AM Edinburgh, Airport
1 transfer
ScotrailL87806 · SR623900+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
8:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h16
11:16 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailW68912
On time
8:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h11
9:19 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW68912 · SR624300+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
8:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h48
11:56 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailW68912 · L87668
On time
8:08 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h42
9:50 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87815 · SR624000
On time
8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h12
9:27 AM Edinburgh, Airport
1 transfer
ScotrailL87815 · L87544
On time
8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h57
9:12 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87815 · W83089
On time
8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h56
9:11 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87815 · SR624000+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
8:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h11
11:26 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailL87822 · SR624200
On time
8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h17
9:47 AM Edinburgh, Airport
1 transfer
ScotrailL87822 · SR624200+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h16
11:46 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailW69025 · L87695
On time
12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h39
1:48 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
1 transfer
ScotrailW69025
On time
12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h05
1:14 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailW69025 · SR615600+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
12:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h38
3:47 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailL87930 · W83190
On time
12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h59
1:14 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87930 · SR615400
On time
12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h15
1:30 PM Edinburgh, Airport
1 transfer
ScotrailL87930 · C15384
On time
12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h03
1:18 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87930 · SR615400+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h14
3:29 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailL87930 · L87580
On time
12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
0h53
1:08 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
1 transfer
ScotrailC15060 · L87590
On time
12:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h27
2:09 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
1 transfer
ScotrailC15060
On time
12:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h08
1:50 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC15060 · SR616000+MetroMetro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway
On time
12:42 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h41
4:23 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
2 transfers
ScotrailL87938 · SR615800
On time
12:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
1h21
2:06 PM Edinburgh, Airport
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport

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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 13:07. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 47m.

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
Bus from $6 (€5)
Distance
34 miles (56 km)
Average train duration
1h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€14)
Trains per day
23
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
47m
First train
6:08 AM
Last train
1:07 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Fri
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
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Airport from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Duration
47m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Scotrail frequency
23 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

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $17 (€14), while the average price is around $24 (€20).
The train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport takes 47m and runs 23 per day.
The distance by train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is 34 miles (56 km).
The first train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport leaves at 6:08 AM.
The last train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport leaves at 1:07 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport. This service operates 5 times per day, provided by Scotrail.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The train journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Airport offers views of the Scottish countryside, passing through picturesque landscapes and small towns. However, it primarily focuses on urban and suburban areas, making it less scenic compared to more rural routes.
Yes, a day trip from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Airport is feasible. The journey takes 47m with a distance of 34 miles (56 km), and trains run 24 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
Since neither Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) nor Edinburgh Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Edinburgh Airport include Glasgow, Dundee, Newcastle, St Andrews, Perth.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport

Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Airport 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
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.

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