How to get to Glasgow from Edinburgh

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Glasgow:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Glasgow costing on average £18.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 54m.

The Edinburgh to Glasgow distance is approximately 67 km.

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Glasgow is:

• Around 155 coaches per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Glasgow:

• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
• Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by coach.
• Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

• 141 direct coaches per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
• 8 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Scotrail, Lumo.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Glasgow, you can explore the vibrant West End, known for its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes. Take a stroll along the River Clyde to enjoy scenic views and modern architecture. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art for contemporary works or experience live music at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. Discover Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside. Don't miss the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and The Necropolis for a rich mix of art, history, and nature.

For a comprehensive experience of Glasgow, plan for 2 to 3 days to visit key attractions like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Riverside Museum, and the Glasgow Cathedral, while also enjoying the vibrant music and food scene.