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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shawlands is to bus and line 4 bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shawlands is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shawlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Shawlands. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Trefoil Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shawlands?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shawlands is 50 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shawlands without a car is to train and line 57 bus which takes 1h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Shawlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shawlands bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Shawlands bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shawlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shawlands is 48 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Edinburgh to Shawlands.

Where can I stay near Shawlands?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Shawlands.

Edinburgh to Shawlands - 5 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from West Nile Street to Trefoil Avenuebus 38A / ...
1h 19m
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trefoil Avenuebus 4
1h 59m
£5–10
Drive 47.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shawlandscar 47.8 mi
58 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Shawlandstaxi 47.8 mi
58 min
£140–170
Bus, line 4 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trefoil Avenuebus 4
2h
£11–16

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 49.8 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Trefoil Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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