What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Exchange and arriving at Calder View. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wester Hailes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wester Hailes is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wester Hailes bus from?

Edinburgh to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from The Exchange station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wester Hailes train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wester Hailes bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Calder View station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wester Hailes train arrive?

Edinburgh to Wester Hailes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wester Hailes station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes?

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Where can I stay near Wester Hailes?

There are 2380+ hotels available in Wester Hailes.

Edinburgh to Wester Hailes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester HailesEdinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
13 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Calder ViewN28 / ...
17 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes5.1 mi
13 min
£19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Wester Hailes5 mi
1h 36m

Edinburgh to Wester Hailes by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wester Hailes, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from The Exchange to Calder View every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 17 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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