What is the cheapest way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Braehead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Braehead station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Braehead and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Scotstounhill and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Braehead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Braehead and Edinburgh is 54 miles. The road distance is 52.9 miles.

How do I travel from Braehead to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Braehead to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Braehead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braehead to Edinburgh bus from?

Braehead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Braehead to Edinburgh train from?

Braehead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Scotstounhill station.

Train or bus from Braehead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Braehead to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £14 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Braehead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Braehead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Braehead to Edinburgh train arrive?

Braehead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Braehead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Braehead to Edinburgh is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Braehead to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Braehead to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Braehead to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Braehead to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X23 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 26m
£13–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 39m
£14–19
Drive 52.6 mi
1. Drive from Braehead to Edinburghcar 52.6 mi
1h 3m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Scotstounhill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h 27m
£20–40
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
1h 43m
£14–19
Train via Glasgow Central
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 1m
£16–45

Braehead to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.8 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Scotstounhill to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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