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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Located just under 70 kilometers apart, the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh is a popular one for travelers in the United Kingdom. Train is often the fastest method for this journey, with a direct service from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley taking just under an hour.
Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh | Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh | Return trips from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Glasgow to Edinburgh Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Buses traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from Glasgow's Buchanan bus station and take at least 1:07 h to arrive at Edinburgh's Elder Street bus station. All buses that travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh are operated by National Express with the first bus departing Glasgow at 4:00 a.m. Approximately 34 buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh per day.
Fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Taking a train is the fastest way to fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Trains traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from either Glasgow Central or Queen Street train station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at Edinburgh's Waverley train station. All trains traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh are operated by ScotRail with the first train departing Glasgow at 8:00 a.m. Approximately 10 trains travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh per day.
Most popular way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Taking a bus is €10 cheaper on average when compared with taking a train, while only taking 20 minutes longer to arrive in Edinburgh. Buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh 34 times per day, while trains travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh 10 times per day. Both trains and buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh directly.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
There are 2 options to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Edinburgh costing on average $15 (€13).
The fastest way from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 58 min on average.
Edinburgh is approximately 41 miles (66 km) away from Glasgow.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Edinburgh is:
- Around 135 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Glasgow to 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Glasgow Central and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Megabus, FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink can get you to Edinburgh by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Glasgow to Edinburgh for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- Travel with ScotRail, CrossCountry or LNER for trains to Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Glasgow to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink with 117 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with ScotRail with 10 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Edinburgh from Glasgow.
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