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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Merchiston is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Merchiston is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £11 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Merchiston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chalmers Street and arriving at Polwarth Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Merchiston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from McDonald Road and arriving at Haymarket. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Merchiston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Merchiston is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Merchiston without a car is to bus which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Chalmers Street to Polwarth Park takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Merchiston bus from?

Edinburgh to Merchiston bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Chalmers Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Merchiston train from?

Edinburgh to Merchiston train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from McDonald Road station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merchiston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Merchiston bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Polwarth Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Merchiston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Merchiston train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.

Where can I stay near Merchiston?

There are 2459+ hotels available in Merchiston.

Edinburgh to Merchiston - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Merchiston by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Edinburgh to Merchiston by bus

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8 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Chalmers Street to Polwarth Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 8 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from McDonald Road to Haymarket every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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