There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Arthurlie Gardensbus 3
2h 4m£14–20Drive 46.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrheadcar 46.5 mi
56 min£12–17Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2h 46m£32–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Barrhead46.5 mi
56 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrheadtaxi 46.5 mi
56 min£95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Arthurlie Gardens via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Barrhead via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Barrhead is 49 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Barrhead, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Arthurlie Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to Arthurlie Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Barrhead
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead is 47 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barrhead.
There are 1511+ hotels available in Barrhead.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Barrhead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















