The average train between Edinburgh and Glasgow University takes 1h 26m 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.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Glasgow University. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Glasgow University at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Glasgow University. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Glasgow University station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Edinburgh to Glasgow University train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Glasgow University train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Glasgow University is 69.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.