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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardross and Edinburgh takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardross to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
3h 9m
£16–27

Cardross to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run hourly between Cardross and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardross is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Shopping Centre Entrance and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 11m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 18m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 8m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 13m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 7m • 2 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBus3h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardross to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardross to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Cardross, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Smithy Road to Princes Street via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 9m.

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