What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Clydebank?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Clydebank station via St Enoch subway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Clydebank?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Clydebank via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Clydebank is 55 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 42m and costs £23 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 42m and costs £23 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank?

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Where can I stay near Clydebank?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Clydebank.

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 42m
£24–83
Drive 52.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank52.4 mi
1h 4m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Clydebank station1A / ...
2h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to HyndlandEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 7m
£22–23
Bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Council Offices60
2h 50m

Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank by foot and train

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Clydebank, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 51 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Clydebank station via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and St Enoch subway in around 2h 23m.

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