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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow City to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Glasgow City to Edinburgh

Cheapest
53 min
Car
74 km.
from $4

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 20m
Every 30 minutes
$10.13–$15.19
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
1h 18m
Every 20 minutes
$16.46–$24.05
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 16m
Every 4 hours
$4.43–$10.76
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Train operators
Found: 3
National Express
Website
ScotRail
Website
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
National Express
Website
1h 20m
4 times a day
$21.52–$31.64
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
55 min
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $3.80 - $9.24 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh is to train which takes 50 min and costs $16.30 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow City and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow City and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

The distance between Glasgow City and Edinburgh is 75 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow City to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $16.30 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Glasgow City to Edinburgh bus from?

Glasgow City to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow City to Edinburgh train from?

Glasgow City to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Glasgow City to Edinburgh is to train which takes 50 min and costs $16.30 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $27.17 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Glasgow City to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Glasgow City to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Glasgow City to Edinburgh train arrive?

Glasgow City to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow City to Edinburgh is 74 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Glasgow City to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

Book your Glasgow City to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

Book your Glasgow City to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow City to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow City and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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