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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price on 30 Oct
£19
Average ticket price on 30 Oct
£21
Fastest journey on 30 Oct
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 30 Oct
1 h 8 m
Trains on 30 Oct
44
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport you need to make at least one change.
L88234 · W831638:07 1h08 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:15 Edinburgh Park (EDP) £19 1 One-way 1 change- W84230 · W68756
7:13 1h41 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change 
W29873+L875376:48 1h20 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change- W84264 · W68780
6:59 1h24 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change - W84266 · W68762
8:17 1h37 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change
- L88247 · L87570
11:02 1h05 Glasgow Central (GLC) 12:07 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change - L88234 · W83163
8:07 1h08 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:15 Edinburgh Park (EDP) £19 1 One-way 1 change - L87930 · L87580+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street12:00 1h08 Glasgow Central (GLC) 13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 2 changes - L88234 · W69652
8:07 1h09 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:16 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 1 change - L87838 · W68762+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
8:45 1h09 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) £19 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 42m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 22:06 |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Frequently asked questions about your Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport trip
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Live departures
Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15594 · SR622600 | On time 22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h39 | 23:48 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
C15594 · SR622600+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | On time 22:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h38 | 1:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| W84255+Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | On time 23:06 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 4h09 | 3:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| Friday 30 October | |||||
| W84226 · L87656 | 6:14 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h31 | 7:45 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W84226 · SR623100 | 6:14 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h43 | 7:57 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| W29873+SR623300 | 6:48 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h29 | 8:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| W29873+L87537 | 6:48 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h20 | 8:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W84264 · W68780 | 6:59 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h24 | 8:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C15598 · W69963 | 7:05 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h28 | 8:33 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| C15598 · L87664 | 7:05 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h44 | 8:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C15598 · SR623700 | 7:05 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h52 | 8:57 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| W84230 · W68756 | 7:13 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h41 | 8:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87815 · W83089+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h11 | 9:11 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87815 · SR624000 | 8:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 9:27 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87815 · L87544 | 8:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h12 | 9:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88234 · SR624100 | 8:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h30 | 9:37 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| L88234 · W69652 | 8:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h09 | 9:16 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L88234 · W83163 | 8:07 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 9:15 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87822 · SR624200+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h32 | 9:47 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87822 · W69968 | 8:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h15 | 9:30 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
| W84266 · SR624500 | 8:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h00 | 10:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| W84266 · W68762 | 8:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W68979+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:23 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h21 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87829 · SR624400 | 8:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 10:07 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87829 · L87668 | 8:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h20 | 9:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87829 · C15379+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h14 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
| L87838 · W68762+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:45 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h09 | 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87838 · SR624500+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 8:45 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h32 | 10:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
| L88238 · W68789 | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 10:27 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L88238 · SR624700 | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 10:37 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
| L87845 · SR624600+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 10:27 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
| L87845 · W83158+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h13 | 10:13 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
| L87845 · W69657+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h12 | 10:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| W84203 · L87679 | 9:18 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h31 | 10:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87861 · L87679 | 9:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h19 | 10:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87093 · L87561 | 9:43 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h26 | 11:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87875 · L87561+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 10:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h09 | 11:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88242 · W68795 | 10:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 11:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W84218 · W68822 | 10:15 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h42 | 11:57 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87890 · L87682 | 10:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h16 | 11:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88247 · L87570 | 11:02 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h05 | 12:07 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W84247 · W68830 | 11:17 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h40 | 12:57 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87922 · L87692+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 11:30 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h17 | 12:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87095 · L87580 | 11:45 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h23 | 13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87930 · L87580+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 12:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88250 · W68810 | 12:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h20 | 13:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W84189 · W68840 | 12:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h41 | 14:00 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport train
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Central (GLC) and Edinburgh Airport
Most Glasgow Central (GLC) to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Central (GLC) and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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