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

The cheapest way to get from Colinton to Edinburgh is to line 45 bus which costs £2 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colinton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Colinton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colinton Village and arriving at Glen Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Colinton and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kingsknowe and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Colinton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colinton and Edinburgh is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colinton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £11.

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

The train from Kingsknowe to Edinburgh Waverley takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colinton to Edinburgh bus from?

Colinton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Colinton Village station.

Where do I catch the Colinton to Edinburgh train from?

Colinton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kingsknowe station.

Train or bus from Colinton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Colinton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12 min and costs £3 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 45 bus, which costs £2 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Colinton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Colinton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Glen Street station.

Where does the Colinton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Colinton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2495+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Colinton to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 45 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Colinton to Edinburgh by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kingsknowe to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
12 min
£3–11
Line 45 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colinton Village to Glen Street45 / ...
20 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colinton to Edinburgh4.7 mi
13 min
£18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Colinton to Edinburgh4.7 mi
1h 30m

Colinton to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Colinton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Kingsknowe to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–11 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Colinton Village to Glen Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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