There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 32m£46–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 50m£25–51Drive 117.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Glenlucecar 117.2 mi
2h 29m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 1m£49–96Bus via Dumfries
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Police Stationbus 500
6h 6m
Edinburgh to Glenluce by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Glenluce station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Glenluce. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Glenluce is 157 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Glenluce bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Glenluce train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glenluce is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 32m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Glenluce, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Police Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Glenluce bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Glenluce train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Glenluce is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Glenluce.
There are 206+ hotels available in Glenluce.







