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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Milngavie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milngavie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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$34 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Milngavie by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Milngavie is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milngavie:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milngavie costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 108 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Milngavie as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Milngavie station (MLN).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with ScotRail, ScotRail to go to Milngavie by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to Milngavie by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 88 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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