How to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train?

From Edinburgh to Glasgow by train

Take one direct train from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Glasgow
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to Glasgow
    Walk to
    Glasgow
    460 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland: take the MEGABUS 900 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Glasgow

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland is approximately 81.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, City Centre.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, City Centre
  • Waterloo Place, City Centre
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), City Centre

Public transport stations close to Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
  • Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

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From Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland: take the MEGABUS 900 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS 900MEGABUS 900
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 900
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS 900.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland in 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland by train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Glasgow in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street station, which is closest to Glasgow in Scotland.

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland?

    The first bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland is megabus 900: Edinburgh - Glasgow. It leaves the Edinburgh N St David St stop at 01:45.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland?

    The first train from Edinburgh to Glasgow in Scotland is Caledonian Sleeper. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 05:50.

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