City connection
Glasgow to Edinburgh by train
Glasgow Central → Waverley Bridge
- Fastest
- 1 h 4 min
- Typical
- 1 h 11 min
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry, 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh take?
The fastest connection takes about 1 h 4 min; a typical journey takes around 1 h 11 min.
Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Yes — direct trains run on this route (Glasgow Central → Waverley Bridge).
Which operators run trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
CrossCountry, ScotRail, McGill's Bus Service.
Legendary routes through Glasgow or Edinburgh
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- West Highland Line Glasgow → Mallaig
- Avanti West Coast London → Glasgow
More trains from Glasgow
- Glasgow → London fastest 4 h 34 min