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

By bus and train

To get from Whitecraigs to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 38 bus from Treemain Road, Whitecraigs 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 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Treemain Road, Whitecraigs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Treemain Road, Whitecraigs
    ID 6120163
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Easterhouse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George Square, Glasgow
    ID 609088
    35 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

By train

To get from Whitecraigs to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Whitecraigs 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 24 min.

144min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Whitecraigs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Whitecraigs
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 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
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Public transport directions from Whitecraigs to Queen Margaret University

The distance between Whitecraigs, East Lothian and Queen Margaret University, East Lothian is approximately 61.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whitecraigs 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 Whitecraigs

Whitecraigs is located at Whitecraigs, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Woodvale Avenue, Whitecraigs.

Train stations close to Whitecraigs:

  • Shawlands
  • Pollokshaws East
  • Langside

Bus stations close to Whitecraigs:

  • Woodvale Avenue, Whitecraigs
  • Langtree Avenue, Whitecraigs
  • Fenwick Place, Giffnock

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 Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh.

Train stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Shawfair
  • Newcraighall
  • Wallyford

Bus stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank

By train

To get from Whitecraigs to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Whitecraigs 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 24 min.

144min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Whitecraigs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Whitecraigs
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    21 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Whitecraigs 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 9 min.

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

    The 38 bus line goes from Treemain Road, Whitecraigs station near Whitecraigs in Newton Mearns to Easterhouse 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 Whitecraigs to Queen Margaret University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Whitecraigs in Newton Mearns and Queen Margaret University in East Lothian by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 38 bus from the Treemain Road, Whitecraigs stop near Whitecraigs in Newton Mearns.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Whitecraigs 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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