What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and State Hospital?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to State Hospital. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at State Hospital via Bus Terminal and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and State Hospital?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carstairs. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

The distance between Edinburgh and State Hospital is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to State Hospital without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carstairs takes 26 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to State Hospital bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to State Hospital train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to State Hospital is to train which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Edinburgh to State Hospital bus arrive?

Edinburgh to State Hospital bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Edinburgh to State Hospital train arrive?

Edinburgh to State Hospital train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carstairs station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to State Hospital?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to State Hospital is 28 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Edinburgh to State Hospital.

Where can I stay near State Hospital?

There are 254+ hotels available in State Hospital.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarstairsEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
54 min
£11–75
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to State Hospital27.5 mi
44 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus TerminalX27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station34B / ...
3h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to State Hospital27.5 mi
44 min
£80–100

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 29.6 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and State Hospital, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carstairs every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–14 and the journey takes 26 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to State Hospital via Bus Terminal, Bus Station, and State Hospital in around 3h 2m.

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