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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Braehead is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Braehead is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Braehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Braehead station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Braehead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Garscadden. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Braehead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Braehead is 53 miles. The road distance is 52.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Braehead without a car is to train and line 906 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £23 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Braehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Braehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Braehead train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Braehead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Braehead is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs £15 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Braehead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Braehead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Braehead is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Braehead.

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

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Where can I stay near Braehead?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Braehead.

Edinburgh to Braehead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 906 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 906 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen St to Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
1h 17m
£23–81
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
1h 54m
£10–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
1h 45m
£16–19
Drive 51.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Braeheadcar 51.9 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Garscaddentrain Edinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
1h 31m
£14–35

Edinburgh to Braehead by train and bus

493Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Garscadden twice daily. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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