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

The cheapest way to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh is to line 38 bus and bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Giffnock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Giffnock station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Giffnock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Giffnock to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Giffnock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Giffnock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Giffnock and Edinburgh is 52 miles. The road distance is 50.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Giffnock to Edinburgh bus from?

Giffnock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Giffnock to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Giffnock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Giffnock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Giffnock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Giffnock to Edinburgh train arrive?

Giffnock to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Giffnock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Giffnock to Edinburgh is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Giffnock to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Giffnock to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Giffnock to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 31m
£22–44
Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 57m
£11–17
Drive 49.9 mi
1. Drive from Giffnock to Edinburghcar 49.9 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Line 38 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to George Squarebus 38C / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 15m
£12–18
Line 38 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to George Squarebus 38C / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 17m
£11–39

Giffnock to Edinburgh by train and foot

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Giffnock to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Giffnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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