How to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 500 bus from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport station to Cathedral Street, 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 25 min.

85min
Bus - 500500
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Terminal Building, Glasgow Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090109
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    80 yd • 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 Edinburgh to Edinburgh

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 57.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Leith Street, Greenside.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • South St David Street, Edinburgh

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 500 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Edinburgh to Cathedral Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Glasgow stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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