There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to DunlopGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h£25–83Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to DunlopGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 40m£11–28Drive 62 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Dunlop62 mi
1h 19m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow CentralEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to DunlopGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 30m£20–83Bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to StrandX36
3h 23m£13–19
Edinburgh to Dunlop by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dunlop. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dunlop. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunlop via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dunlop is 64 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h and costs £24 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Dunlop bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Dunlop train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunlop is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dunlop, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunlop via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Strand in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Dunlop
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- 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/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times 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
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Dunlop bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Dunlop train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunlop is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunlop.
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