City connection

Edinburgh to Glasgow by train

Waverley Bridge → Glasgow Central

Fastest

1 h 7 min

Typical

1 h 9 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

ScotRail, McGill's Bus Service

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow take?

The fastest connection takes about 1 h 7 min; a typical journey takes around 1 h 9 min.

Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Waverley Bridge → Glasgow Central).

Which operators run trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

ScotRail, McGill's Bus Service.

Legendary routes through Edinburgh or Glasgow

• LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
• West Highland Line Glasgow → Mallaig
• Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow

More trains from Edinburgh

• Edinburgh → London fastest 4 h 10 min