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How to get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 57A bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 57A57A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
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
    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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 57 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 57 bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
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
    20 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh

The distance between Shawlands, Edinburgh and University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 54.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Shawlands

Shawlands is located at Shawlands, Edinburgh 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 University Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh is located at George Square, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Chapel Street, South Side.

Train stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to University Of Edinburgh:

  • Chapel Street, South Side
  • St Patrick Square, South Side
  • National Museum Of Scotland, Old Town

Alternative route by bus and train via 57 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 57 bus from Shawlands Railway Station, Shawlands station to George Square, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to University Of Edinburgh
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
    20 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
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh
    George Square
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 57A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shawlands and University Of Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shawlands to University Of Edinburgh?

    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 one train line till University Of Edinburgh station near University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Shawlands in Glasgow and University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh by bus and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shawlands to get to University Of Edinburgh?

    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 University Of Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the University Of Edinburgh station, which is closest to University Of Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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