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

By light rail and train

To get from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, 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 30 min.

90min
Light rail - SUBSUB
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
Leaves from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
  • 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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SUB light rail from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead station to Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Murrayfield Road, Murrayfield station to Bristo Place, Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Light rail - SUBSUB
Bus - 900900
Bus - 1212
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
Leaves from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
  • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murrayfield Road, Murrayfield
    ID 6200202880
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Craigentinny
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristo Place, Old Town
    ID 6200206420
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh

The distance between University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh and University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 50.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to University Of Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh is located at George Square, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Bristo Square, South Side.

Train stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Bristo Square, South Side
  • Chapel Street, South Side
  • Bristo Place, Old Town

Public transport stations close to University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh is located at George Square, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh.

Train stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Surgeons' Hall, South Side
  • Potterrow, South Side
  • Nicolson Square, South Side

By bus and light rail

To get from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SUB light rail from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead station to Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Murrayfield Road, Murrayfield station to Bristo Place, Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Light rail - SUBSUB
Bus - 900900
Bus - 1212
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
Leaves from Hillhead Spt Subway Station, Hillhead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
  • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Murrayfield Road, Murrayfield
    ID 6200202880
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Craigentinny
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bristo Place, Old Town
    ID 6200206420
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line SUB, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University Of Edinburgh to University Of Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line SUB, Bus line 900, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between University Of Edinburgh and University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh by light rail and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the SUB light rail from the Glasgow station near University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the light rail at the University Of Edinburgh station, which is closest to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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