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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Govan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreettrainEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    1h 4m
    £20–77

  2. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowbusUk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Elder Streetbus26
    2h 1m
    £10–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Cathedral Bridge to Govan RoadbusX19
    1h 45m
    £11–16

  4. Drive 49.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Govancar49.5 mi
    1h
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Govantaxi49.5 mi
    1h
    £140–180

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ParticktrainEdinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
    1h 31m
    £14–22

  7. Train, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charing Cross (Glasgow)trainEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Garnet Street to Elder Streetbus3
    2h 50m

Edinburgh to Govan by train and tram

Calendar498Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Govan, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 51 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Govan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Cathedral Bridge in around 1h 45m.

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