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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Glasgow Airport (GLA)by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, line 500 bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Terminal Buildingbus bus 500
    1h 29m
    £11–42

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal Buildingbus bus Uk091
    2h 3m
    £12–25

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh Castle to Glasgow-GLArideshare rideshare 54.3 mi
    1h 4m

  4. Drive 54.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Glasgow Airport (GLA)car car 54.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £14–19

  5. Bus, line 500 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Terminal Buildingbus bus 500
    2h 16m
    £11–21

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh Castle to Glasgow Airport (GLA).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Terminal Building via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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