There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
2h 21m£34–54Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardrosscar 57.2 mi
1h 13m£14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from York Street to Swindon Streetbus 1A / ...
2h 28m£16–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Cardross57.2 mi
1h 13m
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross is to drive which costs £13 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Swindon Street via Buchanan Bus Station and York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Cardross via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Cardross is 59 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Park station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Park to Cardross hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Cardross via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, York Street, Swindon Street, and Dalmuir in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Park to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from York Street to Swindon Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardross.
There are 994+ hotels available in Cardross.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Cardross. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.