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

From Edinburgh to Knightswood by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Knightswood in Glasgow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 3 bus from Bus Station, Partick station to Archerhill Road, Knightswood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Knightswood on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 33
Walk to Knightswood
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Partick
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Partick
    ID 60904156
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Drumchapel
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archerhill Road, Knightswood
    ID 6090519
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Knightswood
    Walk to
    Knightswood
    Pikeman Road
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Knightswood by bus, light rail and train

To get from Edinburgh to Knightswood in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUB light rail and finally take the X4 bus from St Enoch Subway, Glasgow station to Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Knightswood on the Moovit app.

92min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Bus - X4X4
Walk to Knightswood
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Enoch Spt Subway Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Enoch Subway, Glasgow
    ID 60903541
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Knightswood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood
    ID 6090555
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Knightswood
    Walk to
    Knightswood
    Pikeman Road
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Knightswood

The distance between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Knightswood, Glasgow is approximately 85.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Knightswood by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Knightswood

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

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From Edinburgh to Knightswood by bus, light rail and train

To get from Edinburgh to Knightswood in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUB light rail and finally take the X4 bus from St Enoch Subway, Glasgow station to Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Knightswood on the Moovit app.

92min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - SUBSUB
Bus - X4X4
Walk to Knightswood
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Buchanan Street Spt Subway Station, Glasgow
    ID 9400ZZGLBUC2
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - SUBSUB
    Wait for light rail
    SUB
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Enoch Spt Subway Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Enoch Subway, Glasgow
    ID 60903541
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Knightswood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Avenue, Knightswood
    ID 6090555
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Knightswood
    Walk to
    Knightswood
    Pikeman Road
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Knightswood?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Light Rail line SUB, Bus line X4.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Knightswood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Knightswood?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Knightswood in Glasgow.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Knightswood in Glasgow by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Knightswood?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Knightswood?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Knightswood in Glasgow.

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to Knightswood?

    The last train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Knightswood in Glasgow is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 22:49.

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