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From Glasgow to Edinburgh

Compare prices to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Search for tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh in the next 7 days. Flights start at SEK 466. Trains start at SEK 108. Buses start at SEK 74.
Trains
SEK 108|40m
Flights
SEK 466|5h 15m
Buses
SEK 74|43m
SEK 142
SEK 149
SEK 108
SEK 148
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SEK 142
SEK 149
SEK 108
SEK 171
SEK 147
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SEK 109
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ScotRail
Cheapest
14:19
1h 24m
15:43
Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh Park
SEK 149
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1 stop
ScotRail
Fastest
09:00
45m
09:45
Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh (Waverley)
SEK 224
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Direct
ScotRail
16:15
48m
17:03
Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh (Waverley)
SEK 149
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Direct
ScotRail
16:18
1h 14m
17:32
Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh Park
SEK 149
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  • Prices shown from Glasgow to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Glasgow to Edinburgh

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh costs only SEK 74 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 8m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Fastest
Average price SEK 159
Average duration 1h 8m
Departure Time 09:09 - 15:12
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Flight
Flights
Average price SEK 623
Average duration --
Departure Time --
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price SEK 74
Average duration 1h 18m
Departure Time 09:05 - 13:20
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Average train fares from Glasgow to Edinburgh for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is Tuesday, with an average price of SEK 159.

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SEK 154
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus?

The average price of a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of SEK 69.

SEK 74
SEK 72
SEK 69
SEK 67
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  • Jul 28
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From Glasgow to Edinburgh: Travel Information

Companies operating from Glasgow to Edinburgh

CrossCountry
ScotRail
Lumo
FlixBus
Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited
National Express Limited

Find stations and airports near Glasgow and Edinburgh

Popular train stations near Glasgow

Glasgow Central Glasgow United Kingdom
Argyle Street Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Queen Street Glasgow United Kingdom
Anderston Glasgow United Kingdom
Charing Cross (Glasgow) Glasgow United Kingdom

Popular train stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Waverley) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Haymarket Edinburgh United Kingdom
Slateford Edinburgh United Kingdom
Newcraighall Edinburgh United Kingdom
Brunstane Edinburgh United Kingdom

Popular airports near Glasgow

Glasgow Airport (GLA) Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) Glasgow United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Nearby Edinburgh United Kingdom

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby Dundee United Kingdom

Popular bus stations near Glasgow

Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 50) Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 54 Glasgow United Kingdom

Popular bus stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh North Bridge Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Waterloo Place Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA Edinburgh United Kingdom

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FAQ – How to Get from Glasgow to Edinburgh

  • How far is it from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The distance from Glasgow to Edinburgh is about 55 km (34 miles).
  • There are 3 modes of transport available from Glasgow to Edinburgh, including Flights Trains Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 1h 8m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 1h 18m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of SEK 74. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around SEK 159 on avergae.Flights costs around SEK 623 on average.
  • Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Edinburgh: Flights usually departs from Glasgow Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport Trains usually departs from Glasgow Central and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) Buses usually departs from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh are usually cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of SEK 159 flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of SEK 69 .
  • The time difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 0h.