What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe is to line 1 bus which costs £2 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carrick Knowe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Carrick Knowe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Saughton. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carrick Knowe is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs £1 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe?

The bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe bus from?

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe train from?

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe train arrive?

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Saughton station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe?

Book your Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carrick Knowe?

There are 2574+ hotels available in Carrick Knowe.

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe - 6 ways to travel via bus, tram, and line 1 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo Southbus Uk090
22 min
£1–7
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Saughtontram T50
22 min
£3
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Saughton Road Northbus 1 / ...
35 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowetaxi 3.9 mi
11 min
£15–19
Line 1 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Broomhall Avenuebus 1 / ...
38 min
£2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Carrick Knowewalk 3.7 mi
1h 10m

Edinburgh to Carrick Knowe by bus and foot

3612Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

£1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carrick Knowe, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 10 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Saughton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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