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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Longstone is to taxi which costs £15 - £19 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Longstone is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Longstone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Parkhead Drive. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Longstone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingsknowe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Longstone?

The distance between Edinburgh and Longstone is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Longstone without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Longstone bus from?

Edinburgh to Longstone bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Longstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Longstone?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Longstone is to train which takes 10 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Longstone bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Longstone bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Parkhead Drive station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Longstone train arrive?

Edinburgh to Longstone train services, operated by First ScotRail, arrive at Kingsknowe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Longstone?

There are 2710+ hotels available in Longstone.

Edinburgh to Longstone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Longstone by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowetrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
10 min
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Longstonetaxi 3.9 mi
12 min
£15–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Parkhead Drivebus 30 / ...
19 min
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Longstonewalk 3.8 mi
1h 13m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Saughtontram T50
14 min

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Longstone.

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

First ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe hourly, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Parkhead Drive every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 19 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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