How to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
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How to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Glasgow
 Distance | 41 miles (66 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $4 (€4) • 1 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 47 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Take a train or bus to travel 41 miles (66 km) between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Glasgow.
How to Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Located just 50 miles apart, it's convenient for travelers in the UK to take either the train or bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The fastest direct method of travel is by train with journeys taking less than an hour with ScotRail trains. Bus journeys between the two cities take between 1 hour and 1:40 h depending upon route and transportation company.
Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow | Buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow | Return trips from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Edinburgh to Glasgow Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€6 |
1:10 h |
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€16 |
0:49 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Buses traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow depart from Edinburgh's Elder Street bus station and take at least 1:10 h to arrive at Glasgow's Buchanan bus station. All buses that travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow are operated by National Express with the first bus departing Edinburgh at 5:15 a.m. Approximately 36 buses travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow per day.
Fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Taking a train is the fastest way to fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Trains traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow depart from Edinburgh's Waverley train station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at Glasgow's Queen Street train station. All trains traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow are operated by ScotRail with the first train departing Edinburgh at 8:00 a.m. Approximately 10 trains travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow per day.
Most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Taking a bus is €10 cheaper on average when compared with taking a train, while only taking 20 minutes longer to arrive in Glasgow. Buses travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow 36 times per day, while trains travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow 10 times per day. Both trains and buses travel from Edinbiurgh to Glasgow directly.
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Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow on National Express, ScotRail and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Glasgow from Edinburgh. 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.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Glasgow travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow
You can get from Edinburgh to Glasgow 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 47 min.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h.
You should expect to travel around 41 miles (66 km) between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Glasgow is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Glasgow from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Glasgow:
- Buses mostly leave from Edinburgh, Bus Station and tend to arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Edinburgh Waverley and tend to arrive in Glasgow Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Glasgow:
- You can travel by bus to Glasgow from Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or TransPennine Express, and you can find FlixBus Edinburgh to Glasgow tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
- You can go to Glasgow from Edinburgh by train with ScotRail, CrossCountry, East Coast or Caledonian Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for $14 (€12) with ScotRail from Edinburgh to Glasgow on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Glasgow with Megabus or FlixBus.
- You can find 20 direct trains per day to take to Glasgow with ScotRail, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper.
Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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