The cheapest and fastest trains from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
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 prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 68 km
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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 tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:13 Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 1h09 | 09:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:42 Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) | 1h03 | 11:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 19:51 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Charing Cross (Glasgow) (CHC) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail 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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:20 Saturday 06:00 - 23:20 Sunday 08:20 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on the Concourse. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Elmbank Gardens to the left of the station entrance
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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