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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Home Street and arriving at Glenlockhart Valley. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Slateford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slateford takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Craiglockhart bus from?

Edinburgh to Craiglockhart bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Home Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Craiglockhart train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Craiglockhart bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Craiglockhart bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Glenlockhart Valley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Craiglockhart train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Craiglockhart?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Craiglockhart.

Edinburgh to Craiglockhart - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slatefordtrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
8 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Home Street to Glenlockhart Valleybus 10 / ...
11 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Craiglockharttaxi 3.5 mi
9 min
£14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Craiglockhartwalk 3.3 mi
1h 2m

Edinburgh to Craiglockhart by train

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Slateford hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Home Street to Glenlockhart Valley every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route 3 times a day.

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