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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Coalburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Coalburn. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Caledonian Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Townhead Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Coalburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Coalburn is 56 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn without a car is to train and line 253 bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Coalburn bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Coalburn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Coalburn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Coalburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Coalburn is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Coalburn.

Where can I stay near Coalburn?

There are 176+ hotels available in Coalburn.

Edinburgh to Coalburn - 5 ways to travel via train, line 253 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 253 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus 253
2h 10m
Drive 42.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Coalburncar 42.4 mi
1h 3m
£11–15
Bus, line 253 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Townhead Street to Caledonian Gardensbus 253
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Coalburntaxi 42.4 mi
1h 3m
£120–150
Train, line 201 bus, line 253 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Airdrietrain
2. Take the bus from Callon Street to Bus Stationbus 201
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus 253
2h 59m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 55.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Caledonian Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Townhead Street in around 2h 57m.

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