There are 4 ways to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardross to Edinburgh Parktrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 2m£35–55Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 57.1 mi
1h 12m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Streetbus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h 55m£15–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cardross to Edinburgh-EDI57.1 mi
1h 12m
Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Smithy Road and arriving at Terminal via Quay Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Cardross and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Cardross and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cardross station.
The best way to get from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £26 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Cardross, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Cardross to Edinburgh Park hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithy Road to Terminal via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cardross to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cardross to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.
Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cardross to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardross and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.