Edinburgh to Glasgow Train Information
Traveling south-central Scotland on a train is not only a time-saving way to get around in the area but also a wonderful opportunity to take in the beautiful panoramas of the Scottish countryside. The train route from Edinburgh to Glasgow is among the popular options, as fast and modern trains connect the two cities in record travel times. Among the top advantages (apart from the great amenities of the trains) is that both the arrival and departure stations are located in the heart of the amazing Scottish cities, and there are over 10 daily departures in the schedule. On this page, you can find everything you need to know about the Edinburgh - Glasgow railway route and book your tickets even if your trip is up to 2 years away!
Wondering how to make your trip to Glasgow special? Plan your Scotland itinerary in advance fully customizing your journey. Choose among the hundreds of attractions and most popular tourist spots and make the most of your Scotland getaway!
Is there a train from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Since several types of direct trains (including regular and high-speed) serve the Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line, travelers can choose the option that suits their budget the most.
Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?
No, there is no direct train connection between the mentioned destinations. Those who need to reach Glasgow Airport from Scotland's capital should first get to Glasgow Queen Street by train and then hop on a bus #500. The whole journey with all the following transfers takes approximately 1,5 hours.
Edinburgh to Glasgow Train Timetable
Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Edinburgh to Glasgow Train Review & Rating
Time flew by on the train, wonderful connection
Josie Y. about traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Popular Train Routes From Edinburgh and Glasgow
-
London534 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 28|Popular trains:
LNER
Edinburgh534 kmLondonTrains per day: 28|Popular trains:LNER
Glasgow75 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 38|Popular trains:ScotRail
London641 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
Glasgow641 kmLondonTrains per day: 23|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
Glasgow404 kmYorkTrains per day: 29|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Glasgow472 kmBirminghamTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:
Avanti West Coast
Birmingham472 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
York404 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 25|Popular trains:CrossCountry
Liverpool362 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 22|Popular trains:Northern Railway
Glasgow362 kmLiverpoolTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
York326 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 48|Popular trains:LNER
-
Edinburgh326 kmYorkTrains per day: 46|Popular trains:
Transpennine Express
Edinburgh278 kmInvernessTrains per day: 11|Popular trains:ScotRail
Inverness278 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:ScotRail
Glasgow287 kmInvernessTrains per day: 13|Popular trains:ScotRail
Inverness287 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 12|Popular trains:ScotRail
Fort William186 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Glasgow186 kmFort WilliamTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Edinburgh206 kmAberdeenTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:ScotRail
Aberdeen206 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 19|Popular trains:ScotRail
Glasgow245 kmAberdeenTrains per day: 27|Popular trains:ScotRail
Aberdeen245 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 24|Popular trains:ScotRail
Edinburgh50 kmStirlingTrains per day: 40|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Stirling50 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 39|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Edinburgh281 kmManchesterTrains per day: 40|Popular trains:Transpennine Express
Manchester281 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 49|Popular trains:Transpennine Express
Edinburgh283 kmLiverpoolTrains per day: 15|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
Liverpool283 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:Northern Railway
Glasgow160 kmMallaigTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Mallaig160 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Edinburgh530 kmCambridgeTrains per day: 12|Popular trains:LNER
Cambridge530 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 12|Popular trains:CrossCountry
Edinburgh450 kmPeterboroughTrains per day: 21|Popular trains:LNER
Glasgow350 kmManchesterTrains per day: 36|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
-
London534 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 28|Popular trains:
LNER
Edinburgh534 kmLondonTrains per day: 28|Popular trains:LNER
-
Glasgow75 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 38|Popular trains:
ScotRail
London641 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
-
Glasgow641 kmLondonTrains per day: 23|Popular trains:
Avanti West Coast
Glasgow404 kmYorkTrains per day: 29|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Glasgow472 kmBirminghamTrains per day: 16|Popular trains:
Avanti West Coast
Birmingham472 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:Avanti West Coast
-
York404 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 25|Popular trains:
CrossCountry
Liverpool362 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 22|Popular trains:Northern Railway
-
Glasgow362 kmLiverpoolTrains per day: 20|Popular trains:
Avanti West Coast
York326 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 48|Popular trains:LNER
-
Edinburgh326 kmYorkTrains per day: 46|Popular trains:
Transpennine Express
Edinburgh278 kmInvernessTrains per day: 11|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Inverness278 kmEdinburghTrains per day: 14|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Glasgow287 kmInvernessTrains per day: 13|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Inverness287 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 12|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Fort William186 kmGlasgowTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:ScotRail
-
Glasgow186 kmFort WilliamTrains per day: 3|Popular trains:
ScotRail
Edinburgh206 kmAberdeenTrains per day: 17|Popular trains:ScotRail