What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle is to tram which costs £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and South Gyle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Dechmont Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and South Gyle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at South Gyle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

The distance between Edinburgh and South Gyle is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to South Gyle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyle takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to South Gyle bus from?

Edinburgh to South Gyle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to South Gyle train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to South Gyle is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £7 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to South Gyle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to South Gyle bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Dechmont Road station.

Where does the Edinburgh to South Gyle train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to South Gyle?

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Where can I stay near South Gyle?

There are 2459+ hotels available in South Gyle.

Edinburgh to South Gyle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyletrain Edinburgh - Inverkeithing / ...
8 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Dechmont Roadbus X19 / ...
23 min
£1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to South Gyletaxi 5.8 mi
14 min
£21–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to South Gylewalk 5 mi
1h 35m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
18 min
£3

Edinburgh to South Gyle by train

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and South Gyle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to South Gyle hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Dechmont Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 23 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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