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Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley)? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $16.36, with average prices for this route around $23.34.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Fri, Jul 11
    From $22.44
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    From $16.36
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $22.44
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06:00
Glasgow Queen Street
06:47
Edinburgh (Waverley)
47m, DirectScotRail
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06:06
Glasgow Queen Street
07:14
Edinburgh (Waverley)
1h 8m, DirectScotRail
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06:17
Glasgow Queen Street
07:31
Edinburgh (Waverley)
1h 14m, DirectScotRail
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06:28
Glasgow Queen Street
07:52
Edinburgh (Waverley)
1h 24m, DirectCrossCountry
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06:36
Glasgow Queen Street
07:48
Edinburgh (Waverley)
1h 12m, DirectScotRail
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06:45
Glasgow Queen Street
07:37
Paris
52m, DirectScotRail
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Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:00
Last train
Last train
23:53
Departure station
Departure station
Glasgow Queen Street
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time
Journey time
45m
Distance
Distance
42 miles
Price
Price
$16.36*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley), you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Ticket Types

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