Driving from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Edinburgh lies 67 km (42 mi) east of Glasgow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 82 km (51 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Glasgow | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 626,410 | 514,990 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | G1–G52 | EH1–EH9 |
Where to book car hire from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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Staying in Edinburgh
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 816 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (370), and 46 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 858,596 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?
67 km (42 mi) in a straight line, east of Glasgow; by road roughly 82 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by car?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Edinburgh?
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.