How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh
- 56 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 54m
- 61 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
54m
direct
Train
€12
Cheapest
57m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 57m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 56 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
56 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 54mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 57mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 354m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 357m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Glasgow to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Glasgow → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus
FlixBus·57m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Glasgow to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€55November 2026
€53Departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 61 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 61 | 00:10 | 23:35 |
| ScotRailtrain | 40 | 05:55 | 10:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ScotRail; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 57 min. In total it's roughly €6 over 57 min, direct, no transfers.
Glasgow to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 57m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
61 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:35.
When is the first train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The first train with ScotRail leaves at 05:55 and the last at 10:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
40 a day with ScotRail, between 05:55 and 10:45.
How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?
About 56 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Glasgow to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ScotRail.
Can you get from Glasgow to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026