How to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glasgow.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Persevere Cabs

+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Glasgow by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 50min.

The distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (41 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Edinburgh and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £14 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Glasgow. It typically takes around 50min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 50min.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.

Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Glasgow

Transport options from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£14($17)
every 20 mins76km (47 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
£14($17)
every 15 mins77km (48 miles)
Taxi
52min
£145($170)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
52min
£8($10)
on demand74km (46 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow