Edinburgh to Glasgow: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 67 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| bus Direct | Scottish Citylink 900 | About 1h 30m |
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Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Scottish Citylink 900 |
Dep: Edinburgh Bus Station
Arr: Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
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Allow about 1½ hours for initial planning on Citylink 900 from Edinburgh Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. The reviewed weekday departures take 1 hour 27 minutes to 1 hour 43 minutes, with a 1 hour 19 minute weekend example. Check the actual departure and stop; the current timetable ends on 23 October 2026. Advance booking is recommended, and driver sales depend on available places. Airport routes are separate. |
| train Direct | ScotRail | About 50m |
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Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: ScotRail |
Dep: Edinburgh Waverley
Arr: Glasgow Queen Street
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Choose the route via Falkirk High for roughly 45–60 minutes. Compare the current ScotRail ticket; Central is a separate Glasgow station. |
Choosing your journey
Choose a train to Queen Street via Falkirk High for a short city-to-city journey. The coach is another option when its stop is handier for your plans.
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Choose the faster rail route
Use ScotRail to compare Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High. A planning range of about 45–60 minutes suits this route. Other Glasgow services can take longer or arrive at Central, a different station.
Compare the city coach
Scottish Citylink’s 900 links Edinburgh and Glasgow. Check its current timetable for the Edinburgh boarding stop and Buchanan Bus Station arrival. Allow roughly 1¼–1¾ hours depending on departure and traffic; a city-centre coach is different from an airport connection.
Keep local travel separate
ScotRail has removed peak fares on its own services, but ticket, Railcard and operator restrictions still matter. In Glasgow, the Subway can help you reach the West End. Use the same contactless card or device to enter and leave; it has its own fare and cap, separate from the intercity ticket.
Plan the arrival
The Edinburgh guide and Glasgow guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
