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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenhead is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Greenhead is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Greenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Greenhead. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Steel Street via Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Greenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wishaw. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Greenhead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Greenhead is 41 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenhead without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £26.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wishaw takes 43 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Greenhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Greenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Greenhead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greenhead is to train which takes 43 min and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 242 bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Greenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Greenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Greenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Greenhead is 33 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Edinburgh to Greenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Greenhead?

There are 950+ hotels available in Greenhead.

Edinburgh to Greenhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 242 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wishawtrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
43 min
£13–26
Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Greenheadcar 32.4 mi
55 min
£8–12
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 Steel Streetbus 242
2h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Greenheadtaxi 32.4 mi
55 min
£95–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Dyfrig Street to Meadowburn Rdbus 266
1h 27m

Edinburgh to Greenhead by train

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Distance: 40.7 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wishaw every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Steel Street via Maxim Business Park in around 2h 18m.

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