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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Thornton is to bus and line 39 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Thornton is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at The Clock Tower via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Thornton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Glenrothes with Thornton. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Thornton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Thornton is 31 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thornton without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £13.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thornton takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thornton bus from?

Edinburgh to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Thornton train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Thornton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Thornton is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 39 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thornton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Thornton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Thornton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Thornton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Thornton is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Edinburgh to Thornton.

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

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Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 2140+ hotels available in Thornton.

Edinburgh to Thornton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 39 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
1h 2m
£12–13
Bus, line 39 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus 37A / ...
1h 36m
£6–10
Drive 29.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Thorntoncar 29.5 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Thorntontaxi 29.5 mi
39 min
£85–110

Edinburgh to Thornton by train

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thornton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to The Clock Tower via Bus Station in around 1h 36m.

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