Glasgow to Edinburgh
Removal Costs
Typical Glasgow → Edinburgh moves cost £370–£620 for a 2-3 bed property over 47 miles.
Glasgow → Edinburgh
47 miles
~1h drive
£370–£620
2-3 bed average
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Our moving cost calculator prices the route against your property size and access - takes about 60 seconds.
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Glasgow to Edinburgh is 47 miles, roughly 1 hour of driving before loading and unloading — a move within Scotland.
Most crews complete this route within a single day — loading, the drive, and unloading — provided access at both ends is straightforward and the van is booked for an early start.
Clean-air and access charges on this route
Both ends of this route have charges or restrictions that can reach your quote.
- Glasgow — Glasgow's Low Emission Zone affects some older commercial vehicles in the city centre.
- Edinburgh — Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone launched in 2024 and affects older commercial vehicles in the city centre.
What 47 miles actually costs
These are our calculator's own figures for the Glasgow to Edinburgh route, assuming a house at both ends, ground-floor access, on-street parking and no packing service — the baseline before extras. The £370–£620 band at the top of this page is where typical 2-3 bed moves settle once packing, harder access or a peak date are added.
| Property | Estimate | Crew & vans | On the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £255–£345 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 3 hours |
| 2-bed home | £255–£345 | 2 movers, 1 van | About 3 hours |
| 3-bed house | £480–£649 | 3 movers, 2 vans | About 4 hours |
Estimates for a typical load with standard access. Your own quote depends on volume, access and date — price your actual move.
What affects Glasgow → Edinburgh prices
- 1Property size - a 1-bed flat costs about half of a 3-bed house on the same route.
- 2Access at both ends - flats above the ground floor without a lift, narrow streets, or parking restrictions add 15-25%.
- 3Date - Friday, end-of-month, and summer slots are typically 15-30% more than mid-week winter dates.
- 4Packing service - full packing adds £150–£400 for a typical 2-bed move, but saves a day of work.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move from Glasgow to Edinburgh?+
The average cost of a removal from Glasgow to Edinburgh is £370–£620 for a 2-3 bedroom property over the 47-mile route.
How long does the move take?+
Drive time alone is roughly 1 hours over 47 miles. Most moves complete in a single day.
Should I pack myself or use a packing service?+
Self-packing saves £150–£400 on a typical 2-bed move. A packing service is worth it if you're short on time, have fragile items, or want full insurance cover - most professional packers itemise as they go.