What is the cheapest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh is to train which takes 54 min and costs £17 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between George Square and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between George Square and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from George Square to Edinburgh?

The distance between George Square and Edinburgh is 47 miles. The road distance is 46.4 miles.

How do I travel from George Square to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from George Square to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £17 - £18.

How long does it take to get from George Square to Edinburgh?

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the George Square to Edinburgh bus from?

George Square to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the George Square to Edinburgh train from?

George Square to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from George Square to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from George Square to Edinburgh is to train which takes 54 min and costs £17 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £14 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the George Square to Edinburgh bus arrive?

George Square to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the George Square to Edinburgh train arrive?

George Square to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from George Square to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between George Square to Edinburgh is 46 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from George Square to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from George Square to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from George Square to Edinburgh?

Book your George Square to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from George Square to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between George Square and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

George Square to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from George Square to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, 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
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
54 min
£17–18
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Edinburghrideshare 45.6 mi
1h 16m
£3–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 29m
£4–14
Drive 46.1 mi
1. Drive from George Square to Edinburghcar 46.1 mi
55 min
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from George Square to Edinburghtaxi 46.1 mi
55 min
£130–160

George Square to Edinburgh by foot and train

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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