There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Busby by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Busbytrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 40m£23Drive 48 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Busbycar 48 mi
1h£12–17Bus, line 6 bus via Gallery of Modern Art
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Gallery of Modern Art to Bull Roadbus 6
2h 19mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Busbytaxi 48 mi
1h£140–170Train, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bull Roadbus 6
2h 19mBus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bull Roadbus 6
2h 20m
Edinburgh to Busby by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Busby is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Busby is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Busby. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bull Road via Gallery of Modern Art. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Busby. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Busby via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Busby is 54 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Busby without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Busby, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Busby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Busby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Busby is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £22 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus via Gallery of Modern Art, which costs and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Busby, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Busby via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Bull Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Gallery of Modern Art in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Busby
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Gallery of Modern Art to Bull Road
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Central Station to Bull Road
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bull Road
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £140–170
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Busby bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Busby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Busby is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Edinburgh to Busby.
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