Find trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

When you travel by train from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you will make use of two primary train stations, namely your departure station of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station and your arrival point which will be Glasgow Central Station. You will be travelling across the country almost in a straight path from west to east with several stops in urban cities along the way. The route is a mixture of urbanised, built up areas to occasional spots of green Scottish countryside, but essentially, this trip is not particularly scenic or original, especially if you are a local. Your train from Edinburgh to Glasgow will pass by the Linlithgow Palace about halfway into your journey which will be based on the right-hand side of the train in the distance. But you may be able to catch a glimpse of this historic 15th-century ruin where Mary, Queen of Scots was born and lived for a time.

When you use rail from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you will be leaving from the biggest and busiest station in Edinburgh which is Waverly Railway Station. Built in 1846, it’s as historic as it is convenient and an architectural gem of the city. Conveniently placed between Old Town Edinburgh and the modern New Town, it is easy to reach by public transport and you can find a wealth of services at your disposal. Work with free WiFi and enjoy lounges and comfy seating while you wait to board. There are cashpoints, showers, a wide variety of shops and an excellent selection of cafes and restaurants to catch a bite in. There is a photo booth for quick pics if needed and all entrances are step-free, making disability access easier for reduced-mobility passengers. Wheelchairs, tactile instructions for the visually-impaired and personalised assistance are available too. With train tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you will be leaving from a world-class train station at Edinburgh Waverly.

When you travel by rail from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you will not be needing your passport as the two cities belong to the same country. If you are a tourist, you will probably have your passport on you anyway, which will act as a great form of identification. Photographic identification is required for all travellers and with several stops along the journey, it may be asked for more than once. Your Edinburgh to Glasgow train conductor will want to see your ticketing information too, again, probably more than once along the journey. Keep it handy at all times, including when you are in the restaurant carts or visiting fellow passengers in other parts of the train.

With the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow, you will probably hop off at Glasgow Central Station, the biggest and busiest of the cities’ train stations. It is centrally located with great access to nearby sights and attractions. The centre of Glasgow is George Square and only a few minutes from Glasgow Central. Hop on the tram outside the train station for a short ride up to the square that will give you a great chance to see the city as you go. Bus 398 from the station will have you at George Square in no time or you could even take a stroll up to this walkable part of downtown Glasgow.

It takes 2h 35m to get from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Aberdeen Dyce by train. Your arrival can differ by about 0h 02m. This largely depends on whether your train ride includes stops or a direct route from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Aberdeen Dyce.

The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Aberdeen Dyce is 92.6 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken. Most trains from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Aberdeen Dyce will get there in 2h 35m.