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Compare train and coach for Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£19 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 21m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly £57 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £75). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:37 Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 1h11 | 10:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train or coach
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Why should you book Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Lumo or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Lumo or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 07:05. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 5:45 |
Last train 7:05 |
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Train companies: Scotrail, Lumo, ScotRail from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, Lumo, ScotRail trains will get you between Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre
Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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