How much does it cost to travel by train in Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh are US$13.56. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$16.



In 2026, a standard off-peak return train ticket between Glasgow (Central or Queen Street) and Edinburgh Waverley typically costs between £14.00 and £18.50. If you book a "Fixed-Time Advance" ticket online via the ScotRail app or website, you can sometimes find one-way fares for as low as £5.00 to £8.00. The journey is one of the most frequent in the UK, with trains departing roughly every 15 minutes and taking between 45 and 75 minutes depending on whether you take the "Express" service. For those traveling frequently, a "Flexipass" or a "Railcard" (like the 16-25 or Senior Railcard) can provide an additional 33% discount on these prices. It is worth noting that buying your ticket at the station on the day of travel is the most expensive option; using "Contactless" or mobile ticketing is the peer-recommended way to ensure you are charged the lowest possible "capped" fare for your specific time of travel.

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Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.

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Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.

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What does ScotRail First Class include? As well as more spacious and comfortable seating, First Class on ScotRail trains includes complimentary food and drinks, and power sockets at every seat.

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Whether you're travelling for work or leisure, a seat in First Class gives you quieter surroundings, a comfier seat and more space to get on with your day. You also get more window space – perfect for enjoying the fantastic views that accompany journeys in Scotland.

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The two cities are 47 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 1 hour 10 minutes. You can get bus tickets to travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh for as little as $3.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.

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The average journey time by train between Edinburgh (Waverley) and Glasgow is 1 hour and 13 minutes, with around 184 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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If you're travelling to and from Glasgow, then there are two main stations that you'll probably be using. As well as this, you'll find a couple of smaller ones that might be useful if you're visiting different attractions in the city.

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Consumer prices in Edinburgh are 4.0% lower than in Glasgow (except rent) Consumer prices, including rent in Edinburgh, are 5.5% higher than in Glasgow. Rent prices in Edinburg are 30% higher than in Glasgow. Local purchasing power in Edinburgh is 10.4% lower than in Glasgow.

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Ticket Agent at the Station You can purchase tickets in person at any staffed Amtrak station.

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