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There are 6 ways to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car

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Train  •  51 min

  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...

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Rideshare  •  1h 15m

  1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Glasgow 45.6 miles

4 alternative options

Bus  •  1h 23m

  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station 900 / ...

Bus via Falkirk  •  3h 14m

  1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to St Andrew`s Church X38
  2. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station X37

Taxi  •  55 min

  1. Take a taxi from Calton Hill to Glasgow 47.1 miles

Drive  •  55 min

  1. Drive from Calton Hill to Glasgow 47.1 miles

Calton Hill to Glasgow by train

470 Weekly Trains
51 min Average Duration
£13 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow is to rideshare which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 15m.

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The fastest way to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow is to train which takes 51 min and costs £13 - £29.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

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The distance between Calton Hill and Glasgow is 47 miles. The road distance is 47.1 miles.

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The best way to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £13 - £29.

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The train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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Calton Hill to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Bus Station.

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Calton Hill to Glasgow train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from Edinburgh station.

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The best way to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow is to train which takes 51 min and costs £13 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 23m.

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Map of how to get from Calton Hill to Glasgow.
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  • Distance: 47.1 miles
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Calton Hill, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?

First ScotRail Service operates a train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13 - £29 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £11 - £16 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Phone
+44 344 811 0141
Email
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£13 - £29
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£13 - £18
1st Class
£20 - £29
Bus operators
Megabus UK
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£7 - £10
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Midland Bluebird
Phone
03330 16 61 62
Email
enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Website
mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from St Andrew's House to St Andrew`s Church
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Website
https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£3 - £7
Schedules at
blablacar.com
Taxi from Calton Hill to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
55 min
Estimated price
£120 - £160
City Cabs Ltd
Phone
+44 131 228 1211
Website
citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
Phone
+44 131 229 2468
Website
taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
Phone
+44 131 777 7777
Website
capitalcarsscotland.co.uk

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Calton Hill to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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Calton Hill to Glasgow train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Calton Hill to Glasgow is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Calton Hill to Glasgow.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calton Hill and Glasgow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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