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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitburn is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitburn is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitburn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cross. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitburn is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitburn without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 4m and costs £7 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Whitburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitburn bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitburn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitburn bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Whitburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Whitburn is 23 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Edinburgh to Whitburn.

Where can I stay near Whitburn?

There are 627+ hotels available in Whitburn.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to BathgateEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Aitken DriveX18
1h 4m
£7–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to CrossX18
1h 30m
£2
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Whitburn22.5 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Whitburn22.5 mi
30 min
£65–85

Edinburgh to Whitburn by train and bus

315Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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