What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder is to bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and West Calder?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to West Calder. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Stewart Street via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and West Calder?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at West Calder. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to West Calder?

The distance between Edinburgh and West Calder is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to West Calder without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to West Calder?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Calder takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Calder bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Calder train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to West Calder?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Calder is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to West Calder bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to West Calder train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to West Calder?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to West Calder is 17 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Edinburgh to West Calder.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to West Calder?

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Where can I stay near West Calder?

There are 457+ hotels available in West Calder.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Caldertrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
34 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
1h 23m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to West Caldertaxi 17.3 mi
32 min
£50–65
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to West Caldercar 17.3 mi
32 min
£5–7

Edinburgh to West Calder by train

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and West Calder, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Calder hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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