Carpooling Glasgow – Edinburgh
The route Glasgow – Edinburgh is about 55 mi and 1 h 10 min by car. Fuel alone costs about £10 — sharing the ride with two other people, everyone pays about £3.
- Distance
- 55 mi
- Driving time
- 1 h 10 min
- Fuel (whole car)
- ≈ £10
- Per person (3 people)
- ≈ £3
- CO₂ per person (3 people)
- ≈ 5 kg
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How does carpooling Glasgow – Edinburgh work?
- Find a ride. Enter the route Glasgow → Edinburgh in the search — we show drivers travelling exactly this route and those passing nearby (AI matching within 90 km).
- Agree the details in chat. You settle the price, meeting point and luggage directly in the app messages.
- Travel together. After the trip, rate each other — a profile with reviews builds trust for future routes.
Cost estimates assume 8 l/100 km and a fuel price of £1.40/l. Work out the exact cost for your car in the trip cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow – Edinburgh
How much does a ride Glasgow – Edinburgh cost?
Fuel alone on Glasgow – Edinburgh (55 mi) is about £10 for the whole car, at 8 l/100 km and £1.40 per litre. The driver sets the seat price — usually a share of the fuel cost: about £5 per person with two people, £3 with three, £2 with four.
How long does the drive Glasgow – Edinburgh take?
Driving 55 mi on Glasgow – Edinburgh usually takes about 1 h 10 min, depending on the time of day, traffic and roadworks. Listings with a saved route analysis show a more precise time on the ride card.
How do I find a shared ride Glasgow – Edinburgh?
Enter both cities in the An7Way search, switch on smart matching (it finds drivers whose route passes within 90 km of yours), send a ride request and agree the details in chat. If you drive your own car, post a listing and take passengers.
Can I send a parcel on Glasgow – Edinburgh?
Yes — drivers with boot space and occasional couriers take parcels on Glasgow – Edinburgh. See the parcel delivery page for this route. Parcel delivery Glasgow – Edinburgh →
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