There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Govan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 4m£16–34Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Cathedral Bridge to Govan Roadbus X19
1h 54m£11–16Drive 49.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Govancar 49.5 mi
1h 1m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Govantaxi 49.5 mi
1h 1m£140–180Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Particktrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 28m£13–35Bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Cathedral Bridge to Govan Roadbus X19
1h 55m£11–16
Edinburgh to Govan by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Govan is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Govan is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Govan. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Govan Road via Cathedral Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Partick. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Govan is 50 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Govan without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 4m and costs £15 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Govan, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Govan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Govan is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 4m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Govan, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Govan Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Cathedral Bridge in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £23–35
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Cathedral Bridge to Govan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- £140–180
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Govan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Govan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Govan is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Govan.
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