How to get from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh by light rail and train?

The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh - Light Rail Timetable

The SUB light rail from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh runs from 06:36 to 22:59, with departures every 5-10 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh by light rail and train

To get from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the SUB light rail from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead station to Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The light rail and train schedule from The University Of Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - SUBSUB
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead
    ID 9400ZZGLHIL2
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh

The distance between The University Of Glasgow, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 80.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train timetable from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh

To check the light rail and train timetable from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The University Of Glasgow) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Light Rail line SUB, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between The University Of Glasgow and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh?

    The SUB light rail line goes from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead station near The University Of Glasgow in Glasgow to Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from The University Of Glasgow to Edinburgh by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between The University Of Glasgow in Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland by light rail and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near The University Of Glasgow to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the SUB light rail from the Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead station near The University Of Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between The University Of Glasgow and Edinburgh?

    Get off the light rail at the Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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