There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carolside by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Clarkstontrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
1h 37m£10–40Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Arthur Streetbus 6
2h 20m£11–21Drive 49.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Carolsidecar 49.1 mi
1h 2m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Carolsidetaxi 49.1 mi
1h 2m£310–380Train, line 4 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from Garnet Street to Highfield Drivebus 4
2h 33m£22–39Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Central Station to Highfield Drivebus 4
2h 34m£12–21
Edinburgh to Carolside by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carolside is to bus and line 6 bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carolside is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carolside. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Arthur Street via Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Carolside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Clarkston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Carolside is 54 miles. The road distance is 49.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carolside without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Carolside, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Carolside bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Carolside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carolside is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carolside, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Clarkston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Arthur Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Clarkston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- £310–380
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Carolside bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Carolside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carolside is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Carolside.
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