How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Sanquhar

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Great Britain Edinburgh Sanquhar

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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Sanquhar, Great Britain

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Route Navigator Edinburgh - Sanquhar

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Continue onto India Street

India Street, 143 м

143 м

Turn left onto Heriot Row

Heriot Row, 225 м

225 м

Turn right onto Queen Street Gardens West

Queen Street Gardens West, 113 м

113 м

Turn right onto Queen Street

Queen Street, 346 м

346 м

Keep left onto North Charlotte Street

North Charlotte Street, 268 м

268 м

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

service@flixbus.com

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:

enquiries@megabus.com

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

info@citylink.co.uk

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Houstons Minicoaches

Phone:

+44 1576 203874

Email:

info@houstoncoaches.co.uk

Website:

houstonscoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Princes Street to Cross

Ave. Duration:

2h 36m

Frequency:

Once daily

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$43.04–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$18.99–$41.77

Train from Glasgow Central to Sanquhar

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$18.99–$44.30

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sanquhar is to drive which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sanquhar is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $17.39 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sanquhar?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Sanquhar. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at High Street via Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sanquhar?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sanquhar. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sanquhar via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sanquhar is 163 km. The road distance is 90.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sanquhar without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $32.61 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Sanquhar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus from?

Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sanquhar train from?

Edinburgh to Sanquhar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sanquhar is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $32.61 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Cross station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sanquhar train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sanquhar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sanquhar is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Sanquhar.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Sanquhar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sanquhar?

There are 73+ hotels available in Sanquhar. Prices start at $37.92 per night.

Book in Sanquhar

Blackaddie House Hotel

Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar

Fine

8.2

Nithsdale Hotel

1 High Street, Sanquhar

Fine

8.6

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle is situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The category A listed castle is the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. As of September 2023, the castle itself is open to the public during very limited times of the year, with the surroundings, such as the stableyard and adventure playground being open nearly all year round. Walking, hiking, and cycling routes are open all year long, unless officially closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as in 2021 due damage inflicted by Storm Arwen.

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is laid on the trackbed of the former Leadhills and Wanlockhead Branch of the Caledonian Railway which led off the main line between Carlisle and Glasgow at Elvanfoot.

Sanquhar Castle

Sanquhar Castle, now a ruin, was built in the 13th century; the ruins are situated north east of Dumfries overlooking the River Nith. Situated on the southern approach to the former royal burgh of Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland, it sits on the trail of the Southern Upland Way. The castle is a stronghold bounded on the west by the River Nith, to the north by a burn, and made strong by a deep ditch running the remainder of the boundary.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Sanquhar

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Sanquhar

Route Navigator Edinburgh - Sanquhar

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Houstons Minicoaches

Train operators

National Express

Cross Country

ScotRail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sanquhar?

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sanquhar?

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus from?

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sanquhar train from?

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

Where does the Edinburgh to Sanquhar bus arrive?

Where does the Edinburgh to Sanquhar train arrive?

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sanquhar?

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

Where can I stay near Sanquhar?