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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
87
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 87 trains that leave Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 87 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
L8776418:150h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)19:03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£121One-way0 changes- W6902818:091h19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)19:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£121One-way0 changes
- L8776818:300h52Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)19:22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£121One-way0 changes
- C1473218:000h55Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)18:55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£121One-way0 changes
- W6894616:361h13Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£121One-way0 changes
- L878389:000h45Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
- L877576:000h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
- L8796914:450h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)15:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
- L8789010:450h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
- L8794513:150h48Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)14:03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 67 km
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£18 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| L87808 | On time 20:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 21:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87824 | On time 20:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 21:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68921 | Delayed 20:54 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h18 | 21:30 21:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87839 | On time 21:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 22:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87855 | 21:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 22:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15022 | On time 21:56 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 23:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87869 | On time 22:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 23:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68942 | 22:26 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 23:46 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87884 | 22:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 23:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87898 | 23:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 0:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87914 | On time 23:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 0:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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| L87757 | 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h47 | 6:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69143 | 6:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 7:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69979 | 6:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 7:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68884 | 6:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 7:48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87776 | 6:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 7:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69947 | 6:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h14 | 8:02 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68894 | 7:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h10 | 8:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87785 | 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 8:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69950 | 7:16 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h18 | 8:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87791 | 7:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 8:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68902 | 7:36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 8:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87797 | 7:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 8:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69953 | 7:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h25 | 9:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87806 | 8:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 8:53 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68912 | 8:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 9:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87815 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87822 | 8:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 9:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68979 | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 9:53 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87829 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 9:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87838 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h45 | 9:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68988 | 9:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h25 | 10:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87845 | 9:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 10:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87853 | 9:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 10:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15041 | 9:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 10:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87861 | 9:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 10:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15048 | 10:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 11:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87875 | 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 11:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69011 | 10:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h16 | 11:53 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87890 | 10:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69015 | 11:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h23 | 12:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87904 | 11:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 12:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69019 | 11:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87922 | 11:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 12:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69025 | 12:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 13:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87930 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 13:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15060 | 12:42 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 13:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87938 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 13:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68967 | 13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h24 | 14:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87945 | 13:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 14:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68969 | 13:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14763 | 13:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 14:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68974 | 14:07 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 15:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87962 | 14:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 15:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68982 | 14:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 16:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87969 | 14:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h47 | 15:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69962 | 15:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 16:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68989 | 15:10 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87977 | 15:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68997 | 15:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 16:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87985 | 15:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 16:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69005 | 16:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 17:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87994 | 16:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 17:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69967 | 16:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h26 | 17:44 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87998 | 16:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 17:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68946 | 16:36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h13 | 17:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88003 | 16:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 17:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69970 | 16:47 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h16 | 18:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88009 | 17:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 17:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68952 | 17:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h09 | 18:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88013 | 17:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 18:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69972 | 17:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h19 | 18:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88016 | 17:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 18:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68957 | 17:37 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h23 | 19:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87750 | 17:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 18:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14732 | 18:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h55 | 18:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69028 | 18:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h19 | 19:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87764 | 18:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h48 | 19:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G25688 | 18:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h49 | 19:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87768 | 18:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h52 | 19:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W69039 | 18:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 20:01 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C15009 | 19:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h11 | 20:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87787 | 19:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h51 | 20:06 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W68905 | 19:39 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h19 | 20:58 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87799 | 19:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h50 | 20:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 47m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Train companies: Scotrail, Lumo, ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotrail, Lumo, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £4. 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 Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, 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 Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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.
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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