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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$25
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 11
47 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
58 m
Trains on Oct 11
27
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow 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 to Edinburgh Airport will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 27 trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
L87841 · C149849:00 AM1h14Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:14 AMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$251One-way1 transfer- L87825 · L870008:30 AM1h09Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:39 AMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$251One-way1 transfer
- L87871 · C1498610:00 AM1h15Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:15 AMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$251One-way1 transfer
- L87885 · W6989410:30 AM1h11Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:41 AMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$251One-way1 transfer
- L87810 · M388467:56 AM1h11Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:07 AMEdinburgh Gateway (EGY)$251One-way1 transfer
- L87926 · W8319712:00 PM0h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:47 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$251One-way1 transfer
- L87841 · W832779:00 AM0h49Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:49 AMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$251One-way1 transfer
- C150818:11 AM1h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:16 AMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$251One-way0 transfers
- L87934 · W8326212:30 PM1h05Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:35 PMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$251One-way1 transfer
- W690889:15 AM1h06Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:21 AMEdinburgh Park (EDP)$251One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 8:56 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87905 · SR874400 | On time 11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 12:37 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| L87905 · W69665 | On time 11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 12:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87905 · W83181 | On time 11:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| C14754 · W83165 | 11:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L87921 · L87691 | 11:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87925 · SR874800 | 12:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 1:17 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| L87925 · L87581 | On time 12:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 1:02 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87925 · C15383 | On time 12:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h46 | 12:46 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| W69026 | On time 12:08 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 1:14 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87929 · W83189 | 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 1:14 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L87929 · SR874900 | 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h12 | 1:27 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| L87929 · W69669 | On time 12:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 1:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87933 · W83171 | On time 12:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 1:18 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| C14758 · L87696 | On time 12:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| C14759 · L87591 | On time 1:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 2:04 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87946 · W69674 | On time 1:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 2:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| C14762 · L87704 | 1:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 2:48 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| C14780 · SR868600 | On time 5:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 6:17 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| C14780 · L87539 | On time 5:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 6:03 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| C15028 | On time 5:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h10 | 6:16 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L88014 · C15226 | On time 5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 6:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L88014 · C15375 | On time 5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h58 | 6:13 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L88014 · SR869000 | On time 5:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 6:37 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| C14783 · C15370 | On time 5:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| C14783 · SR869300 | On time 5:30 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 6:47 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| W68958 | On time 5:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h13 | 6:50 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14733 · L87546 | On time 6:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 7:06 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| C14733 · C15372 | On time 6:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h44 | 6:44 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| C14733 · SR871000 | On time 6:00 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| W69027 | On time 6:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 7:18 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W69038 | On time 6:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h13 | 7:52 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W68896 | 7:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14739 · W69699 | On time 7:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 8:15 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87800 · L87741 | On time 7:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 8:49 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87809 · W69703 | On time 8:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 9:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87810 · M38846 | 7:56 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 9:07 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87810 · SR637100 | 7:56 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 9:17 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| C15081 | 8:11 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h05 | 9:16 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87825 · L87000 | 8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 9:39 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87825 · W83194 | 8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 9:44 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L87825 · SR637400 | 8:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 9:47 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| C15082 | 8:45 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 9:53 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87841 · C14984 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 10:14 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87841 · W83277 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 9:49 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L87841 · SR637700 | 9:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 10:17 AM Edinburgh, Airport | 1 transfer | |
| W69088 | 9:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 10:21 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87857 · C15395 | 9:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 transfer | |
| L87871 · C14986 | 10:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87885 · W69894 | 10:30 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 11:41 AM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
| L87900 · C14989 | 11:00 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 12:14 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Most Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre
Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, 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 Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): 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.
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