Trains from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh (Waverley) from $8.28*

Glasgow Queen Street is the third busiest station in Scotland. It is situated between George Street to the south and Cathedral Street Bridge to the north. The station has platforms on two levels, with the high-level platforms running directly north-south and the low-level platforms running east-west.

From Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley, there are about 126 direct trains provided by ScotRail every day. The entire journey is around 50 minutes at the fastest time and the price is approximately £16. You can also alight at Haymarket, Linlithgow and Croy.

You can enjoy various premium services onboard, including spacious seats, free Wi-Fi, USB ports, plug sockets, accessible toilets and wheelchair areas. To save on your journey, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, saving you 1/3 on eligible journeys for an entire year.

You will arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station, the second busiest station in Scotland, which is situated in a valley between the mediaeval Old Town and the 18th century New Town. The station is served by CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, and ScotRail. It's also well connected to various destinations including London, Newcastle, York, Leeds and Bristol.

First-class tickets

The First-class ticket allows you to enjoy premium services throughout the journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley.

Typically included in this ticket are the following:

• Access to the Edinburgh Waverley first-class lounge
• Free Wi-Fi and charging onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• Wider seats with tables, more legroom
• Wheelchair space and more passenger assists
• Free food and quieter coaches

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

Which station in Glasgow goes to Edinburgh?

Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central Station both offer direct services to Edinburgh provided by ScotRail.

How easy is it to get from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley?

Booking a train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley on Trip.com is easy. The journey takes about 50 minutes and costs approximately £16. Stops include Haymarket, Linlithgow, and Croy. Enjoy premium services like spacious seats, free Wi-Fi, USB ports, plug sockets, accessible toilets, and wheelchair areas. You can also save more by booking in advance or using a Railcard, which offers 1/3 off eligible journeys for a year.

How much does it cost to take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley?

The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley varies depending on factors such as the time of booking, type of ticket (peak or Off-Peak), and train operator. Generally, the average price is around £16.

How many train stops between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley?

The ScotRail direct service between these stations typically has minimal stops (around 2-3). Be sure to check the specific train details when booking, as other operators or routes might have different stop patterns.