There are 4 ways to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2h 18m£16–46Line 57 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dronley Road to Caird Hallbus 59 / ...
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Queensferry Streetbus Ember
2h 29m£11–17Drive 60.2 mi
- Drive from Birkhill to Edinburghcar 60.2 mi
1h 9m£16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2h 37m£16–32
Birkhill to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh is to line 57 bus and bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkhill to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dronley Road and arriving at Queensferry Street via Dundee Slessor Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkhill to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Birkhill and Edinburgh is 63 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £15 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Birkhill to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Dronley Road station.
Birkhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Birkhill to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Birkhill, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dronley Road to Queensferry Street via Caird Hall and Dundee Slessor Gardens in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Bus from Dronley Road to Caird Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–26
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Booking & Getting There
Birkhill to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Caird Hall station.
Birkhill to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkhill to Edinburgh is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Birkhill to Edinburgh.
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