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How to get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Edinburgh station. Next, take the 8 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Nether Liberton Lane, Nether Liberton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 88
Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh Central
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    123 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nether Liberton Lane, Nether Liberton
    ID 6200209298
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    KB Square
    770 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 12

To get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 12 bus from Haymarket Station, Haymarket station to Rankin Drive, Mayfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh Central
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    118 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Craigentinny
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rankin Drive, Mayfield
    ID 6200208760
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    KB Square
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus

The distance between Helensburgh Central, Edinburgh and University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus, Edinburgh is approximately 71.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus 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 Helensburgh Central

Helensburgh Central is located at Helensburgh Central, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh.

Train stations close to Helensburgh Central:

  • Craigendoran
  • Helensburgh Upper

Bus stations close to Helensburgh Central:

  • Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
  • Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh
  • Lomond Street, Helensburgh

Public transport stations close to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus, Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus is located at KB Square, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Royal Observatory, Mayfield.

Train stations close to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus:

  • Royal Observatory, Mayfield
  • Kings Buildings, Mayfield
  • Mid Liberton, Nether Liberton

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 12

To get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Helensburgh Central station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 12 bus from Haymarket Station, Haymarket station to Rankin Drive, Mayfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1212
Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
Leaves from Helensburgh Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Helensburgh Central
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    118 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Station, Haymarket
    ID 6200202930
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Craigentinny
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rankin Drive, Mayfield
    ID 6200208760
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    Walk to
    University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus
    KB Square
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Helensburgh Central and University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Helensburgh Central in Helensburgh to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus station near University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Helensburgh Central to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Helensburgh Central in Helensburgh and University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Helensburgh Central to get to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Helensburgh Central in Helensburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Helensburgh Central and University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus?

    Get off the train at the University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus stop, which is closest to University Of Edinburgh - King's Buildings Campus in Edinburgh.

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