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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardross is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cardross?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cardross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cardross?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cardross is 61 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £17 - £40.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cardross train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cardross?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardross is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cardross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cardross is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Cardross.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 866+ hotels available in Cardross.

Edinburgh to Cardross - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardross by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CardrossEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central
1h 58m
£17–40
Drive 63.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cardross63.4 mi
1h 24m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Road1A
3h 9m

Edinburgh to Cardross by train

222Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardross hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cardross via Buchanan Bus Station, St Enoch subway, Townend Road, and Dumbarton Central in around 3h 9m.

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