How to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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You can get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Dec 06 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Glasgow and Edinburgh
 | Distance | 41 miles (66 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $1 - $20 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $1 (€1) • 52 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $20 (€18) • 45 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Scotrail |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 41 miles (66 km) between Glasgow and Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $1 (€1). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Scotrail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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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€6 |
1:07 h |
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€16 |
0:51 h |
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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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Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh
National Express offers buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh once an hour from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buses depart from Glasgow's Buchanan bus station and arrive at Edinburgh bus station after a hour and a half travel time.
Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Direct trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart every 5-10 minutes throughout the day. The journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley, the city center stop, takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour, with four stops along the line. Trains also serve Edinburgh Haymarket, approximately a 40 minute journey from Glasgow Queen Street. Both services are operated by Scotrail. Edinburgh Park is a third popular rail station in Edinburgh, also served by Scotrail trains. The journey takes just under an hour from Glasgow Queen Street, with one change at Edinburgh Haymarket. The first Edinburgh bound trains leave Glasgow at about 6:00 a.m.; the last at 11:00 p.m. daily.
Travel Tips: Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus is about $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for this journey.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Glasgow is by train with an average travel time of 45 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 52 min of travel time.
The Glasgow to Edinburgh distance is around 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Edinburgh is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 74 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers board their bus from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
- You can take a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $1 (€1) with Flixbus from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
- You can go to Edinburgh from Glasgow by train with Scotrail. You'll see cheap train tickets for $20 (€18) with Scotrail from Glasgow to Edinburgh on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Edinburgh with Flixbus, National Express or Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.
- You'll find 70 direct trains a day to Edinburgh with Scotrail.
Direct services to Edinburgh 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 trip.
When planning your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing $1 (€1) one way on average.
- Train tickets are costing on average $20 (€18) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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