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 43 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 Queensferry Street and arriving at Pentland Rise. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 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 17 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 bus which takes 43 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

The bus from Queensferry Street to Pentland Rise takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry 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 bus which takes 43 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £8 and takes 45 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 2499+ 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 bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Pentland Risebus X58
43 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalgety Baytrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
45 min
£7–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Pentland Risetaxi 16.4 mi
27 min
£50–65
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pentland Risecar 16.4 mi
27 min
£4–6

Edinburgh to Pentland Rise by bus

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Pentland Rise every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalgety Bay hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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