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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Linwood is to bus via Princes Street which costs £10 - £20 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Linwood is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Linwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Linwood. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Cowal Drive via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Linwood?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Linwood. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Johnstone via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Linwood?

The distance between Edinburgh and Linwood is 58 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Linwood without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £23 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Linwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Linwood bus from?

Edinburgh to Linwood bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Linwood train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Linwood?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Linwood is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £23 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Linwood bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Linwood bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Linwood train arrive?

Edinburgh to Linwood train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Linwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Linwood is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Linwood.

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

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Where can I stay near Linwood?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Linwood.

Edinburgh to Linwood - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 22m
£24–25
Bus via Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cowal Drivebus X7
2h 11m
£10–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cowal Drivebus X7
2h 10m
£16–19
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Linwoodcar 57.2 mi
1h 7m
£14–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Cowal Drivebus X7
1h 45m
£24

Edinburgh to Linwood by train and foot

315Weekly Services

1h 22mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 57.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Cowal Drive via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 10m.

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