The average bus between Cardross and Edinburgh takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardross to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Cardross and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardross is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Quay Street and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardross to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardross to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cardross station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Cardross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Cardross to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Cardross and Edinburgh is 90.9 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a bus from Smithy Road to Princes Street via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 8m.