Edinburgh to Glasgow by train
Edinburgh Waverley → Glasgow Queen Street · 47 miles · from 42m
47 miles
42m
Every 15 minutes
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Edinburgh to Glasgow
Scotland's central belt shuttle — four trains an hour, 42 minutes, no reservation needed.
Why this journey is worth it
- Four departures every hour
- No reservation required
- Electrified express route
- Falkirk and Linlithgow en route
Agent's tip
Buy a Scotland-wide Rover if you are touring — we will tell you when it beats point-to-point.
Operators on this route
A single operator runs this route, so the saving comes from ticket type, Railcard eligibility and split-ticket construction rather than from operator comparison.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Edinburgh Waverley |
| 2 | Haymarket |
| 3 | Linlithgow |
| 4 | Falkirk High |
| 5 | Croy |
| 6 | Bishopbriggs |
| 7 | Glasgow Queen Street |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
