The average train between Edinburgh and Glasgow takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 11:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Glasgow station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Edinburgh to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow is 66.8 km. The road distance is 75 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
