Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Douglasby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Douglas

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Douglas by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluketrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Springhill Roadbus bus 259
    2h 10m

  2. Drive 41.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Douglascar car 41.3 mi
    1h 3m
    £10–15

  3. Bus, line 191 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to John Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Bus Stationbus bus 191 / ...
    3h 17m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Douglastaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    1h 3m
    £260–320

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Terminalbus bus X27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Stationbus bus 34B / ...
    3h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Douglas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Douglas, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Springhill Road via John Street and Bus Station in around 3h 17m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides