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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bearsden?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bearsden station. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Station Road via Sauchiehall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bearsden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bearsden. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bearsden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bearsden is 53 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bearsden bus from?

Edinburgh to Bearsden bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bearsden train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Bearsden?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bearsden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Bearsden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bearsden?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bearsden is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Bearsden.

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

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Where can I stay near Bearsden?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Bearsden.

Edinburgh to Bearsden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 17 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden 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 Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bearsdentrain Airdrie - Milngavie / ...
1h 28m
£18–44
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Station Roadbus 17
2h 8m
£11–16
Drive 50.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bearsdencar 50.6 mi
1h 5m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bearsdentrain Edinburgh - Milngavie
1h 29m
£14–35
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hyndlandtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 54m
£15–34
Bus, line 17 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Station Roadbus 17
2h 10m
£11–16

Edinburgh to Bearsden by train

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1h 28mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bearsden.

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bearsden, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bearsden via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Street in around 2h 8m.

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