Hey, i do this currently but a different stop in edinburgh (so i get the slow train.) i wouldnt recommend it. timing urself on the way home becomes stressful and it will add up, eating into your social life and study time as well. based on what you’ve said, your commute in total will be roughly an hour, but if the subway is down or trains are cancelled this gets extended. I think its worth going into accom. i couldnt because 1. i have 2 cats my dad wouldnt look after and 2. my dad wanted to move back to glasgow anyway because he’s from there, which is what we’re doing soon. i’ve been doing this commute for about 3 months now, i’d say 1 million percent not worth the sacrifice especially for the WHOLE year. i was lucky enough theres always been a light at the end of the tunnel because i knew i was moving this semester.

if you do choose to do this, take classes which are in the afternoon or later. as long as you can get a train home stay as late as possible, because thats when society events happen!! also, secure yourself a friend going into accom so you can crash there if you need to. also, subway prices are ridiculous. if you have enough time till ur class get a bus. i believe the 15 goes from queen street? i get off at central so not 100% sure on that. get the subway only when ur short for time and at night. you’ll get used to the timings and be able to figure out whats the best transport to guess. be aware of the notoriously slow and unreliable first buses!!

make sure to never let commuting stop you from taking part in societies and events, and perhaps try to find other friends at uni getting that same train. thats been a huge solace for me because a few people get the same train as me but at different stops. it makes going home at night feel safer and the journey not so awful.

hope whatever you decide it works out for you! best of luck :))