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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 32 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Edinburgh Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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.
W689128:081h11Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:19Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way0 changes- L87815 · W830898:150h56Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:11Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way1 change
- L87838 · W687629:000h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:54Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87806 · W699658:000h59Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:59Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way1 change
- L87815 · L875448:150h57Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:12Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87930 · L8758012:150h53Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)13:08Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87838 · W687629:000h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:54Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87875 · L8756110:150h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87962 · L8759514:150h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
- L87945 · L8759013:150h54Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport 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 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 56 km
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1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 10 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87806 · W69965 | 8:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 8:59 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| W68912 | 8:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 9:19 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87815 · W83089 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h56 | 9:11 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87815 · L87544 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 9:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87822 · W69968 | 8:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 9:30 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| W68979 | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87829 · L87668 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h05 | 9:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87829 · C15379 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87838 · W68762 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| W68988 | 9:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 10:24 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87845 · W69657 | 9:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 10:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87861 · L87679 | 9:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 10:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87875 · L87561 | 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 11:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87890 · L87682 | 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 11:46 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87904 · W69664 | 11:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 12:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87922 · L87692 | 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h02 | 12:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87930 · L87580 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87938 · L87695 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 13:48 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87945 · L87590 | 13:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 14:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C14763 · L87703 | 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 14:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87962 · L87595 | 14:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 15:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87969 · L87707 | 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 15:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87977 · W69682 | 15:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 16:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87750 · W83006 | 17:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h55 | 18:40 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87750 · L87729 | 17:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 18:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C14732 · W68728 | 18:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 19:03 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C14732 · W69955 | 18:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 19:06 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| W69028 | 18:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 19:18 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87764 · L87545 | 18:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h55 | 19:10 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
 G25688+C15228 | 18:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 19:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87768 · W68875 | 18:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 19:30 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87777 · L87735 | 18:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 19:53 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport
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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 13:07. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 47m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 6:08 |
Last train 13:07 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Scotrail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Airport 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: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Airport
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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