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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Dalkeith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Dalkeith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m 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 Glasgow to Dalkeith:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dalkeith costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Dalkeith take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.56 (€-10.36). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 3m 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.
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 to Dalkeith train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Dalkeith trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:00 AM Glasgow | 1h26 | 9:26 AM Dalkeith | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Dalkeith
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Dalkeith run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow to Dalkeith trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow and Dalkeith from $7 (€6). 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 Glasgow to Dalkeith
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Dalkeith
Most Glasgow to Dalkeith trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Eskbank station pair, with some services arriving at Shawfair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Dalkeith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Dalkeith leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Which Dalkeith station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Eskbank from Dalkeith city centre
Eskbank is 1 km from Dalkeith city centre. Public transport options include:
Eskbank train station facilities and services
Eskbank has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Eskbank.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Eskbank.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Eskbank: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Eskbank: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Eskbank: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 11, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On platform, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Shawfair from Dalkeith city centre
Shawfair is 3 km from Dalkeith city centre. Public transport options include:
Shawfair train station facilities and services
Shawfair has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Arrival screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shawfair: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Shawfair: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shawfair: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Inside the shelter on platform 1, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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