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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs without transferring at least once.
9:00 AM0h57Edinburgh9:57 AMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer- 10:00 AM1h01Edinburgh11:01 AMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 11:00 AM0h57Edinburgh11:57 AMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 12:00 PM0h57Edinburgh12:57 PMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 1:02 PM0h54Edinburgh1:56 PMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 1:02 PM0h54Edinburgh1:56 PMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 5:01 PM0h56Edinburgh5:57 PMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 7:30 PM0h56Edinburgh8:26 PMBishopbriggs$561One-way1 transfer
- 9:00 AM0h57Edinburgh9:57 AMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
- 11:00 AM0h57Edinburgh11:57 AMBishopbriggs$511One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Bishopbriggs take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs by bus or train
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs run on average 5 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Bishopbriggs from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bishopbriggs, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs
Most Edinburgh to Bishopbriggs trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Bishopbriggs station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Bishopbriggs train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bishopbriggs station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Bishopbriggs from Bishopbriggs city centre
Bishopbriggs train station facilities and services
Bishopbriggs has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bishopbriggs.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bishopbriggs.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bishopbriggs. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bishopbriggs: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bishopbriggs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bishopbriggs: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramps and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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