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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 € 41. Trains start at € 11. Buses start at € 5.
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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 € 6 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 1h 5m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Trains Fastest
Average price € 16
Average duration 1h 5m
Departure time 05:28 - 11:49
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Average price € 61
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Buses Cheapest
Average price € 6
Average duration 1h 42m
Departure time 04:30 - 08:29
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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 Monday, with an average price of € 16.

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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 Wednesday, with an average price of € 6.

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From Glasgow to Edinburgh: Travel Information

Companies operating from Glasgow to Edinburgh

ScotRail
CrossCountry
Lumo
Scottish Citylink Coaches Limited
FlixBus
National Express Limited

Find stations and airports near Glasgow and Edinburgh

Popular train stations near Glasgow

Glasgow Queen Street Glasgow United Kingdom
Glasgow Central Glasgow United Kingdom
Argyle Street Glasgow United Kingdom
High Street (Glasgow) 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
Brunstane Edinburgh United Kingdom
Kingsknowe 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
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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 55km (34 mi).
  • 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 5m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 1h 42m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of € 6. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around € 16 on avergae.Flights costs around € 61 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 Queen Street 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 Monday, with an average fare of € 16 flights from Glasgow to Edinburgh are usually cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of € 6 .
  • The time difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 0m.