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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carluke is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carluke is to train which takes 37 min and costs £16 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carluke?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carluke station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Station Road via Maxim Business Park and Pollock Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Carluke?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carluke. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carluke?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carluke is 37 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carluke without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £16 - £29.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluke takes 37 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carluke bus from?

Edinburgh to Carluke bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carluke train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Carluke?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carluke is to train which takes 37 min and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 242 bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carluke bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carluke bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carluke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Carluke?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carluke is 34 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Edinburgh to Carluke.

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

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Where can I stay near Carluke?

There are 474+ hotels available in Carluke.

Edinburgh to Carluke - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 242 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carluke by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluketrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
37 min
£16–29
Drive 33.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carlukecar 33.6 mi
55 min
£9–12
Bus, line 242 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Pollock Streetbus 242 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Station Roadbus 41 / ...
2h 25m
£14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Carluketaxi 33.6 mi
55 min
£100–120

Edinburgh to Carluke by train

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Distance: 36.4 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluke every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Station Road via Maxim Business Park and Pollock Street in around 2h 25m.

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