The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
46 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
51 m
Trains on 17 Sept
69
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow 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 to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 69 trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 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.
L87815 · L875448:150h57Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:12Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
W689128:081h11Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:19Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way0 changes
L87806 · W699658:000h59Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:59Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way1 change
L87815 · W830898:150h56Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)9:11Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way1 change
L88238 · W687899:001h27Glasgow Central (GLC)10:27Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£191One-way1 change
L87785 · W830547:150h46Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)8:01Edinburgh Park (EDP)£191One-way1 change
L87757 · W830046:000h47Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)6:47Edinburgh Park (EDP)£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
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 56 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 1h 11m versus 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87962 · L87595 | Delayed 13:15 14:15Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 14:10 14:10Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
L87757 · SR319000 | 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h10 | 7:10 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87757 · W83004 | 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h47 | 6:47 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87757 · C14977 | 6:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 6:59 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W69143 | 6:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 7:03 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69143 · W68772 | 6:06 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h23 | 7:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W69979 | 6:17 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h01 | 7:18 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87774 · L87656 | 6:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 7:45 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W69947 | 6:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 7:52 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69947 · L87537 | 6:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h20 | 8:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W68892 | 7:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 8:08 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87785 · W69649 | 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 8:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87785 · SR623500 | 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 8:37 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87785 · W83054 | 7:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h46 | 8:01 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
W69950 | 7:16 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 8:22 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87791 · SR623600 | 7:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 8:47 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87797 · L87664 | 7:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h04 | 8:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87797 · W83137 | 7:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 8:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87797 · SR623800 | 7:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 9:07 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
W69953 | 7:48 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h13 | 9:01 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87806 · SR623900 | 8:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 9:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
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 · SR624000 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h12 | 9:27 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87815 · L87544 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 9:12 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87815 · W83089 | 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h56 | 9:11 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87822 · SR624200 | 8:30 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 9:47 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
W68979 · L87552 | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h30 | 10:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W68979 | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h06 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W68979 · SR624500+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 8:38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 12:16 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
L87829 · SR624400 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h22 | 10:07 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
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 | |
L87829 · W83107 | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 9:48 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87829 · SR624400+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 8:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h21 | 12:06 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
L88238 · SR624700 | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h37 | 10:37 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L88238 · W68789 | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 10:27 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87838 · SR624500 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h17 | 10:17 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87838 · W68762 | 9:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h54 | 9:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L88238 · W68956 | 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h17 | 10:17 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
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 | |
L88250 · SR615500 | 12:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h30 | 13:39 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L88250 · W68810 | 12:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h20 | 13:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W69025 · L87695 | 12:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h39 | 13:48 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W69025 | 12:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h05 | 13:14 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
W69025 · SR615600+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 12:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h38 | 15:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
L88250 · SR615500+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 12:09 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h29 | 15:38 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
L87930 · W83190 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h59 | 13:14 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87930 · C15384 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 13:18 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87930 · SR615400 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h15 | 13:30 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87930 · L87580 | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h53 | 13:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L87930 · SR615400+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 12:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h14 | 15:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
W82909 · C15384 | 12:18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h00 | 13:18 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
W84189 · SR615900 | 12:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h56 | 14:15 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
W84189 · W68840 | 12:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h41 | 14:00 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
W84189 · SR615900+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 12:19 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3h55 | 16:14 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
C15060 · L87590 | 12:42 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h27 | 14:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
C15060 | 12:42 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h08 | 13:50 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C15060 · SR616000+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 12:42 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h41 | 16:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
L87938 · W83176 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0h57 | 13:42 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
L87938 · SR615800 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h21 | 14:06 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
L87938 · L87695 | 12:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h03 | 13:48 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
L88254 · SR616200 | 13:03 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h39 | 14:42 Edinburgh, Airport | 1 change | |
W68967 | 13:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h13 | 14:21 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 57m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 20:56 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport 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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Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport 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 to Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport
Most Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport 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 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.
Getting to Bellgrove from Glasgow city centre
Bellgrove is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Bellgrove train station facilities and services
Bellgrove has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bellgrove.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, 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 Bellgrove: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bellgrove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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