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

The cheapest way to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Hillhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Hillhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cecil Street and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hillhead and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Partick and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Hillhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Hillhead and Edinburgh is 49 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hillhead to Edinburgh bus from?

Hillhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hillhead to Edinburgh train from?

Hillhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Partick station.

Train or bus from Hillhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Hillhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Hillhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Hillhead to Edinburgh train arrive?

Hillhead to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hillhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Hillhead to Edinburgh is 48 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Hillhead to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Hillhead to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Hillhead to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hillhead to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
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1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 12m
£9–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 40m
£10–20
Drive 47.7 mi
1. Drive from Hillhead to Edinburghcar 47.7 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hillhead to Edinburghtaxi 47.7 mi
57 min
£300–370
Train
1. Take the train from Partick to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h 30m
£18–30
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
1h 40m
£10–19

Hillhead to Edinburgh by subway and train

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Hillhead, Glasgow City, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 50 min. Lumo also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 10 minutes.

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