The average train between Glasgow and Edinburgh takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Glasgow to Edinburgh. 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 Glasgow and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 4:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Glasgow to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 66.8 km. The road distance is 75 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
