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 31 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 20 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 59 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 59 min 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 31 min to drive from Edinburgh to Whitburn.

Where can I stay near Whitburn?

There are 626+ 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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bathgatetrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Gordon Avenue to Aitken Drivebus X18
59 min
£7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Crossbus X18
1h 30m
£2
Drive 22.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Whitburncar 22.5 mi
31 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Whitburntaxi 22.5 mi
31 min
£65–85

Edinburgh to Whitburn by train and bus

308Weekly Services

59 minAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Princes Street to Cross every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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