What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link is to bus via Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £7 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

The bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link bus from?

Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link train from?

Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Where does the Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link bus arrive?

Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Terminal station.

Where does the Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link train arrive?

Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link is 40 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link.

How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh Airport Rail Link?

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Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Link by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 11m
£7–15
Bus via Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk090
1h 19m
£4–8
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 23m
£18–46
Drive 39.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Linkcar 39.6 mi
43 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport Rail Linktaxi 39.6 mi
43 min
£130–160

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Distance: 40.8 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport Rail Link, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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