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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Renton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2h 16m
    £14–38

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the train from Partick to Rentontrain train Motherwell - Balloch / ...
    2h 38m
    £15–28

  3. Drive  61.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rentoncar car 61.7 mi
    1h 20m
    £16–22

  4. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    3h 23m
    £16–33

Edinburgh to Renton by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumbarton Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Kane Street via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, Marriott Hotel, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 3h 23m.

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