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

From Edinburgh to Renfrew by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Renfrew in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 901 bus from Renfield Street, Glasgow station to Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre 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 Renfrew on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 901901
Walk to Renfrew
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401187
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Renfrew
    Walk to
    Renfrew
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Renfrew by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 906

To get from Edinburgh to Renfrew in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 906 bus from Renfield Street, Glasgow station to Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre 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 Renfrew on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Walk to Renfrew
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401187
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Renfrew
    Walk to
    Renfrew
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Renfrew

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Renfrew, Scotland is approximately 84.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Renfrew by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Renfrew

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Renfrew using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Renfrew), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Renfrew by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 906

To get from Edinburgh to Renfrew in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, take the 906 bus from Renfield Street, Glasgow station to Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre 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 Renfrew on the Moovit app.

93min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Walk to Renfrew
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Renfield Street, Glasgow
    ID 609077
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Govan Road, Braehead Shopping Centre
    ID 61401187
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Renfrew
    Walk to
    Renfrew
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 906.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Renfrew?

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

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

    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 bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Renfrew in Scotland.

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

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

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

    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 Renfrew?

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

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