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.
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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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
+ 2 othersTake a taxi to Glasgow.
Persevere Cabs
+ 4 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 50min | £14($17) | every 20 mins | 76km (47 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | £14($17) | every 15 mins | 77km (48 miles) |
Taxi | 52min | £145($170) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Drive | 52min | £8($10) | on demand | 74km (46 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.