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How to get from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 57A bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow 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 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 57A57A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands
    ID 60902674
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Balornock
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Square, Glasgow
    ID 609088
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 yd • 2 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 57, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 57 bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands
    ID 60902674
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Auchinairn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Square, Glasgow
    ID 609088
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 yd • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University

The distance between Shawlands, East Lothian and Queen Margaret University, East Lothian is approximately 58.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University by bus and 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 Shawlands

Shawlands is located at Shawlands, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands.

Train stations close to Shawlands:

  • Queens Park (Glasgow)
  • Langside
  • Maxwell Park

Bus stations close to Shawlands:

  • Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands
  • Leckie Street, Pollokshaws
  • Midlothian Drive, Shawlands

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 Clayknowes Avenue, Stoneybank.

Train stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Brunstane
  • Newcraighall
  • Musselburgh

Bus stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Clayknowes Avenue, Stoneybank
  • Clayknowes Court, Stoneybank
  • Craighall Drive, Musselburgh

Alternative route by bus and train via 57, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 57 bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands
    ID 60902674
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Auchinairn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Square, Glasgow
    ID 609088
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    160 yd • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 57A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shawlands and Queen Margaret University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University?

    The 57A bus line goes from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station near Shawlands in Glasgow to Balornock station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Queen Margaret University station near Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shawlands to Queen Margaret University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shawlands in Glasgow and Queen Margaret University in East Lothian by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shawlands to get to Queen Margaret University?

    Get on the 57A bus from the Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands stop near Shawlands in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shawlands and Queen Margaret University?

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

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