Edinburgh to Glasgow trains

Scotland's busiest rail corridor connects the capital with its largest city in under an hour. ScotRail runs express services every 15 minutes via the Falkirk High route.

From
£16
Duration
50m
Distance
73 km
Frequency
Every 15 minutes at peak times

Route information

Operators
ScotRail
Departure stations
Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Haymarket
Arrival stations
Glasgow Queen Street
Typical journey time
50m
Services
Every 15 minutes at peak times

Travel tips

  • 1The express via Falkirk High is fastest at 50 minutes
  • 2Stopping services via Airdrie take about 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 3Peak return tickets are valid on any train the same day
  • 4Edinburgh Haymarket is an alternative starting point with less crowding