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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shettleston is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shettleston is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shettleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Shettleston. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Chester Street via Bath Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Shettleston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Shettleston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shettleston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shettleston is 40 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shettleston without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £17 - £18.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shettleston bus from?

Edinburgh to Shettleston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shettleston train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Shettleston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shettleston is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £17 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shettleston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Shettleston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shettleston train arrive?

Edinburgh to Shettleston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shettleston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shettleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shettleston is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Edinburgh to Shettleston.

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

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Where can I stay near Shettleston?

There are 1347+ hotels available in Shettleston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettlestontrain Edinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
1h 12m
£17–18
Drive 41.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shettlestoncar 41.5 mi
52 min
£11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Bath Lane to Chester Streetbus 60A / ...
2h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Shettlestontaxi 41.5 mi
52 min
£120–150

Edinburgh to Shettleston by train

249Weekly Trains

1h 12mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston hourly. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Chester Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bath Lane in around 2h 8m.

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