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How to get fromEdinburgh to Glasgow Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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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
    £10–42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glasgow Universitybus bus X10 / ...
    2h 13m
    £9–19

  3. Drive 49.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow Universitycar car 49.4 mi
    1h 1m
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Glasgow Universitytaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    1h 1m
    £320–380

  5. 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 17
    1h 57m
    £15–43

  6. Bus via Princes Street

    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 14m
    £10–19

Edinburgh to Glasgow University by train and foot

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest 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 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Glasgow University via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 13m.

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