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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Giffnock is to bus and line 4 bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Giffnock is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Giffnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Giffnock station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Giffnock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Giffnock is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Giffnock without a car is to train and line 38 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Giffnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Giffnock bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Giffnock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Giffnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Giffnock is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Edinburgh to Giffnock.

Where can I stay near Giffnock?

There are 370+ hotels available in Giffnock.

Edinburgh to Giffnock - 5 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Giffnock 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, line 38 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from West Nile Street to Railway Stationbus 38A / ...
1h 29m
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 4
2h 7m
£5–10
Drive 49.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Giffnockcar 49.1 mi
1h
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Giffnocktaxi 49.1 mi
1h
£140–170
Bus, line 4 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 Railway Stationbus 4
2h 8m
£11–16

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Railway Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m.

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