- Distance: 47.3 mi
- Duration: 1h 1m
The average train between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh. 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 every 15 minutes between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:08 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Glasgow Central is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Glasgow Central to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow Central to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh is 66.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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