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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 an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milngavie:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milngavie costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 23m by car) and roughly €24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€26 vs €50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Milngavie
How to get from Edinburgh to Milngavie by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Milngavie is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:38 PM1h03Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)12:41 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:38 PM1h03Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)12:41 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:44 PM0h57Edinburgh, Drum Brae South12:41 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L87983 · W699713:45 PM1h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:14 PMMilngavie station (MLN)€281One-way1 transfer
- L87770 · W699546:45 AM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:15 AMMilngavie station (MLN)€281One-way1 transfer
- L87967 · W699662:45 PM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:15 PMMilngavie station (MLN)€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:08 PM1h03Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)12:11 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 PM1h06Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)11:51 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:55 PM1h07Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)10:02 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milngavie:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milngavie costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 143 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 FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Milngavie by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 130 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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