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 Altyre Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

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 10m and costs £17 - £35.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shettleston bus from?

Edinburgh to Shettleston bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 10m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 240 bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shettleston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Shettleston bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 1523+ hotels available in Shettleston.

Edinburgh to Shettleston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 240 bus

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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 - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 10m
£17–35
Bus, line 240 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Altyre Streetbus 255 / ...
2h 1m
£11–20
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shettlestoncar 41.5 mi
52 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Shettlestontaxi 41.5 mi
52 min
£260–320

Edinburgh to Shettleston by train

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shettleston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Altyre Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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