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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead is to bus via Kersland Street which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hillhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Hillhead. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kersland Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Hillhead?

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 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hillhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hillhead is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hillhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hillhead train from?

Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Hillhead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs £11 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hillhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Hillhead train arrive?

Edinburgh to Hillhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hillhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hillhead is 47 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Edinburgh to Hillhead.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Hillhead?

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Where can I stay near Hillhead?

There are 925+ hotels available in Hillhead.

Edinburgh to Hillhead - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hillhead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the subway from Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station to Hillhead SPT Subway Stationsubway Sub
1h 4m
£20
Bus via Kersland Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2h 12m
£8–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
1h 42m
£12–15
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hillheadcar 47.1 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hillheadtaxi 47.1 mi
57 min
£130–170
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Particktrain Edinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
1h 31m
£14–22

Edinburgh to Hillhead by train and subway

316Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hillhead, Glasgow City, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Partick every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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