What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pentland Rise?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Pentland Rise. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pentland Rise?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dalgety Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pentland Rise is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalgety Bay takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pentland Rise bus from?

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pentland Rise train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise is to train which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pentland Rise bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Pentland Rise station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pentland Rise train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalgety Bay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pentland Rise is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise.

Where can I stay near Pentland Rise?

There are 2542+ hotels available in Pentland Rise.

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalgety BayEdinburgh - Perth / ...
45 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Pentland RiseX58
46 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise16.4 mi
27 min
£50–65
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pentland Rise16.4 mi
27 min
£4–6

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise by bus

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pentland Rise, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalgety Bay hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Pentland Rise hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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