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

The cheapest way to get from Monkton to Edinburgh is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monkton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Monkton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Monkton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Greenknowne Park and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Monkton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Monkton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Intl Airport and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Monkton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Monkton and Edinburgh is 85 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monkton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Monkton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monkton to Edinburgh bus from?

Monkton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Greenknowne Park station.

Where do I catch the Monkton to Edinburgh train from?

Monkton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Intl Airport station.

Train or bus from Monkton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Monkton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £24 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Monkton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Monkton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Monkton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Monkton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Monkton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Monkton to Edinburgh is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Monkton to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Monkton to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Monkton to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 59m
£25–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greenknowne Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 7m
£15–22
Drive 71.6 mi
1. Drive from Monkton to Edinburghcar 71.6 mi
1h 28m
£18–26
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Greenknowne Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 11m
£15–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Greenknowne Park to Central Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 26m
£19–83

Monkton to Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 84.5 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenknowne Park to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 7m.

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