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How to get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. Next, take the 37 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to West Woods, Craigleith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3737
Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Silverknowes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Woods, Craigleith
    ID 6200245280
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Walk to
    Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Hospital Main Drive
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T50 light rail and finally take the 29 bus from Frederick Street, Edinburgh station to West Woods, Craigleith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - T50T50
Bus - 2929
Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh
    ID 9400ZZEDPRS1
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frederick Street, Edinburgh
    ID 6200243650
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Silverknowes
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Woods, Craigleith
    ID 6200245280
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Walk to
    Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Hospital Main Drive
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)

The distance between Glasgow, Edinburgh and Western General Hospital (Edinburgh), Edinburgh is approximately 53.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (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 Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Martha Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Argyle Street
  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Martha Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, Glasgow
  • John Street, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh), Edinburgh

Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) is located at Hospital Main Drive, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Western General Hospital, Craigleith.

Train stations close to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh):

  • Haymarket

Bus stations close to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh):

  • Western General Hospital, Craigleith
  • West Woods, Craigleith
  • Western General, Craigleith

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T50 light rail and finally take the 29 bus from Frederick Street, Edinburgh station to West Woods, Craigleith station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Light rail - T50T50
Bus - 2929
Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haymarket
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Haymarket (Edinburgh Trams), Haymarket
    ID 9400ZZEDHAY1
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T50T50
    Wait for light rail
    T50
    Newhaven
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh
    ID 9400ZZEDPRS1
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frederick Street, Edinburgh
    ID 6200243650
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Silverknowes
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Woods, Craigleith
    ID 6200245280
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Walk to
    Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)
    Hospital Main Drive
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 37.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line T50, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) station near Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow to get to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow and Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    Get off the train at the Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) stop, which is closest to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh.

  • When is the last train from Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh)?

    The last train from Glasgow in Glasgow to Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) in Edinburgh is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Glasgow Queen Street station at 00:30.

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