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How to get fromEdinburgh to Glassfordby train, taxi, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Motherwell to Glassfordtaxi taxi
    57 min
    £32–103

  2. Drive 41.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Glassfordcar car 41.9 mi
    1h 9m
    £11–15

  3. Train, line 42 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrietrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Devonview Street to Gallowhillbus bus 42A / ...
    2h 38m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Glassfordtaxi taxi 41.9 mi
    1h 9m
    £120–150

  5. Train, line 266 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Dyfrig Street to Bus Stationbus bus 266
    2h 55m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Glassford. However, you can take the train to Motherwell then take the taxi to Glassford. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glassford via Airdrie, Devonview Street, and Gallowhill in around 2h 38m.

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