Edinburgh to Glasgow Train Ticket Cost 2026
ScotRail advance from £5. Every 15 minutes. 50m city-to-city.
Edinburgh-Glasgow is Scotland's busiest intercity corridor and the most frequent service in the UK at every 15 minutes peak. ScotRail runs the route from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High, 50m direct on the fastest service. The route is electrified end-to-end since 2017.
Fares are heavily subsidised relative to English equivalents - £5 advance and £15 off-peak for a 47-mile intercity journey between two capital cities is exceptional value. The Scottish Government's transport subsidy reflects the strategic importance of the corridor.
Edinburgh to Glasgow Train Prices
| Ticket Type | Single | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail Advance Single | from £5 | 2x singles | Direct via Falkirk High, 50m |
| ScotRail Off-Peak Single | £15 | £20 | After 09:15 weekdays |
| ScotRail Anytime Single | £28 | £40 | Peak commuter |
Prices indicative singles based on operator-published fares, verified May 2026. Always check the live price on National Rail or the operator's own site before booking.
Saving Tips for Edinburgh to Glasgow
- Off-peak day return at £20 is the standard leisure rate - one of the cheapest intercity returns in the UK.
- 16-25 Railcard, Senior Railcard or Disabled Persons Railcard saves a third - £20 return becomes £13.35.
- Children under 5 free, 5-15 half price - family of four off-peak return: £20 + £20 + £10 + £10 = £60.
- Old Firm match days (Celtic-Rangers, especially Saturday lunchtime fixtures) drive heavy demand - book ahead or use the slower indirect route via Carstairs.
Best Days to Travel
Train vs Driving vs Coach
Driving: 47 miles, £10-14 fuel, plus £8-15 Glasgow parking. The train is decisively faster (50m vs 1h15m+ driving) and cheaper. Coach: Citylink from £5, 1h20m - competitive on cost.