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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Glasgow University takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Glasgow University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 43m
£9–33

Edinburgh to Glasgow University train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Glasgow University. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Glasgow University at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 31m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 16m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 31m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 18m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 47m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 33m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Glasgow University, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route twice daily.

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