How far is it from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The distance between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The fastest route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Tollcross, Glasgow City?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the east of Tollcross, Glasgow City.

Which roads does the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) follow?

The drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) mainly follows M8.

Which towns do you pass between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Towns on the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) include Bishopbriggs, Hamilton, Bathgate, Livingston, Dunfermline.

Are there charging stations between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 552.

Tollcross, Glasgow City Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Distance: 39 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes about 50 min via M8. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dalbeth, Garrowhill, Bridge Castle, Ratho Station, Kirkliston. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 39 mi

1 Depart straight onto St Mark Court 90 yd
2 Turn left onto Edenwood Street 84 yd
3 Turn right onto Muiryfauld Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Westmuir Street 26 yd
5 Continue sharp right onto Westmuir Street 51 yd
6 Turn right onto Shettleston Road 148 yd
7 Turn left onto Old Shettleston Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Carntynehall Road 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Cardowan Road 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Greyfriars Street 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Stepps Road 1 mi
13 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right 32 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Continue straight 1 mi
17 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
18 Enter rotary left onto Edinburgh Road 48 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left onto Edinburgh Road 1 mi
20 Turn right 2 mi
21 Turn right onto Main Street 2 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left 104 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 138 yd
24 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tollcross, Glasgow City covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

551 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

EV Charging Points

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Cornhill on Tweed62 mi · 1 h 25 min Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Ingliston5 mi · 10 min Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Castleblair Park13 mi · 25 min Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Townhill, Fife13 mi · 25 min Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → The Inch17 mi · 30 min Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Cammo5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The distance between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The fastest route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Tollcross, Glasgow City?: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the east of Tollcross, Glasgow City.
Which roads does the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) follow?: The drive from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) mainly follows M8.
Which towns do you pass between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Towns on the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) include Bishopbriggs, Hamilton, Bathgate, Livingston, Dunfermline.
Are there charging stations between Tollcross, Glasgow City and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tollcross, Glasgow City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 552.

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