There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall 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
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Thorntonhalltrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
2h£18–45Drive 47.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Thorntonhallcar 47.6 mi
59 min£12–17Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Gallery of Modern Art to Carmunock By Passbus 6
2h 31mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Thorntonhalltaxi 47.6 mi
59 min£140–170Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Thorntonhalltrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
2h 30m£15–79Bus, line 6 bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Gallery of Modern Art to Carmunock By Passbus 6
2h 32m
Edinburgh to Thorntonhall by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Carmunock By Pass via Buchanan Bus Station and Gallery of Modern Art. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Thorntonhall via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Edinburgh and Thorntonhall is 55 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h and costs £17 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Thorntonhall bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Thorntonhall train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 2h and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thorntonhall, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thorntonhall via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Carmunock By Pass via Buchanan Bus Station and Gallery of Modern Art in around 2h 31m.
- 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 Glasgow Central to Thorntonhall
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- 1st Class
- £9–13
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
- 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Gallery of Modern Art to Carmunock By Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
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 Thorntonhall bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Thorntonhall train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Thorntonhall is 48 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Edinburgh to Thorntonhall.
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