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How to get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University by train?

By train

To get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Pollokshields West station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Pollokshields West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pollokshields West
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands station to Renfield Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 900900
Bus - 44
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrisdale Street, Shawlands
    ID 60902644
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Auchinairn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609085
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206220
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206210
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Musselburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627001050100
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University

The distance between Pollokshields West, East Lothian and Queen Margaret University, East Lothian is approximately 57.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Lothian – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Pollokshields West

Pollokshields West is located at Pollokshields West, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Fotheringay Road, Crossmyloof.

Train stations close to Pollokshields West:

  • Pollokshields East
  • Maxwell Park
  • Queens Park (Glasgow)

Bus stations close to Pollokshields West:

  • Fotheringay Road, Crossmyloof
  • Kenmuir Street, Pollokshields
  • Boleyn Road, Crossmyloof

Public transport stations close to Queen Margaret University, East Lothian

Queen Margaret University is located at N, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Denholm Drive, Stoneybank.

Train stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Shawfair
  • Wallyford
  • Newcraighall

Bus stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Craighall Drive, Old Craighall
  • Craighall Drive, Musselburgh

By bus

To get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands station to Renfield Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Princes Street (West), Edinburgh station to Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 900900
Bus - 44
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Torrisdale Street, Shawlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrisdale Street, Shawlands
    ID 60902644
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Auchinairn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609085
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206220
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (West), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206210
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Musselburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627001050100
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 900, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct train between Pollokshields West and Queen Margaret University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Pollokshields West in Glasgow to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Queen Margaret University station near Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pollokshields West to Queen Margaret University by train?

    The total travel time between Pollokshields West in Glasgow and Queen Margaret University in East Lothian by train is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pollokshields West to get to Queen Margaret University?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Pollokshields West in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pollokshields West and Queen Margaret University?

    Get off the train at the Queen Margaret University station, which is closest to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

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