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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    1h 43m
    £9–32

  2. Bus via St Andrew's House

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glasgow Universitybus bus X10 / ...
    2h 13m
    £7–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glasgow Universitybus bus X10 / ...
    2h 9m
    £10–19

  4. Drive  49 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow Universitycar car 49 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Glasgow Universitytaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 1m
    £310–380

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Glasgow Universitybus bus 60A / ...
    2h 2m
    £12–36

Edinburgh to Glasgow University by train and foot

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Glasgow University, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Glasgow University via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 9m.

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