There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tollcross 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
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettlestontrain Edinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
1h 8m£17–18Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Tollcrosscar 41.8 mi
52 min£11–15Bus, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Causewayside Streetbus 255 / ...
1h 57mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Tollcrosstaxi 41.8 mi
52 min£120–150Bus, line 240 bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus Uk090 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Causewayside Streetbus 255 / ...
2h 6m
Edinburgh to Tollcross by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tollcross is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tollcross is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tollcross. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Causewayside Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shettleston. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tollcross is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tollcross without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £17 - £18.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Edinburgh to Tollcross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Tollcross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tollcross is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £17 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tollcross, Glasgow City, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Causewayside Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Causewayside Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Tollcross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Tollcross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shettleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tollcross is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Edinburgh to Tollcross.
Book your Edinburgh to Tollcross train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1343+ hotels available in Tollcross.

















