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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardonald is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardonald is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cardonald?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cardonald. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cardonald Library via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cardonald?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cardonald. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cardonald via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cardonald?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cardonald is 51 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardonald without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £20 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Cardonald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cardonald bus from?

Edinburgh to Cardonald bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cardonald train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cardonald?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardonald is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £20 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cardonald bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cardonald bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cardonald train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cardonald?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cardonald is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Cardonald.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardonald?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Cardonald.

Edinburgh to Cardonald - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 25m
£21–22
Drive 50.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardonaldcar 50.6 mi
1h 2m
£13–18
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cardonald Librarybus 9 / ...
1h 57m
Bus, line 9 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cardonald Librarybus 9 / ...
1h 58m
Train, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Garnet Street to Dryburn Avenuebus 3
2h 40m

Edinburgh to Cardonald by train and foot

248Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cardonald Library via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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