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How to get fromEdinburgh to Elderslieby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    1h 23m
    £12–37

  2. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Avenuebus bus 38A / ...
    2h 2m
    £14–36

  3. Drive  57.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eldersliecar car 57.2 mi
    1h 9m
    £15–21

  4. Bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Avenuebus bus 38A / ...
    2h 25m
    £14–22

  5. Bus, line 38 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Avenuebus bus 38A / ...
    2h 31m
    £15–22

Edinburgh to Elderslie by train and foot

Calendar483Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Elderslie, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Park Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 2h 25m.

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