What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew is to bus and line 77 bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Renfrew?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Renfrew. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Robertson Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Renfrew?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Renfrew. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

The distance between Edinburgh and Renfrew is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Renfrew without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Renfrew bus from?

Edinburgh to Renfrew bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Renfrew train from?

Edinburgh to Renfrew train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Renfrew is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Renfrew bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Renfrew bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Renfrew train arrive?

Edinburgh to Renfrew train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Renfrew?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Renfrew is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Renfrew.

Where can I stay near Renfrew?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Renfrew.

Edinburgh to Renfrew - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 77 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
1h 29m
£16–41
Bus, line 77 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Victoria Drive Eastbus 77
2h 32m
£11–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Robertson Parkbus X23
2h 13m
£15–22
Drive 52.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Renfrewcar 52.7 mi
1h 3m
£14–19
Train, line 77 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Particktrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Drive Eastbus 77
2h 15m
£21–34

Edinburgh to Renfrew by train, foot, and bus

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Renfrew, 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 Robertson Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 13m.

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