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How to get fromEdinburgh to Saughtonby train, bus, taxi, foot or tram

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to KingsknowetrainEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
    11 min
    £3–4

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Saughton Mains AvenuebusN30 / ...
    14 min
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Saughtontaxi4.2 mi
    11 min
    £16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Saughtonwalk3.7 mi
    1h 10m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Princes Street to SaughtontramT50
    15 min
    £3

Edinburgh to Saughton by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Saughton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Lothian Road to Saughton Mains Avenue every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 14 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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