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

The cheapest way to get from Monktonhall to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Monktonhall to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Monktonhall and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Margaret University and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Monktonhall and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Monktonhall to Edinburgh?

The distance between Monktonhall and Edinburgh is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monktonhall to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4.

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

The train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverley takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Monktonhall to Edinburgh bus from?

Monktonhall to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Queen Margaret University station.

Where do I catch the Monktonhall to Edinburgh train from?

Monktonhall to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Musselburgh station.

Train or bus from Monktonhall to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Monktonhall to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Monktonhall to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Monktonhall to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Monktonhall to Edinburgh train arrive?

Monktonhall to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Monktonhall to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Monktonhall to Edinburgh is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Monktonhall to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverleytrain North Berwick - Edinburgh / ...
8 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Margaret University to Princes Streetbus 4
36 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Monktonhall to Edinburghtaxi 7.5 mi
15 min
£26–31
Drive 7.5 mi
1. Drive from Monktonhall to Edinburghcar 7.5 mi
15 min
£2–3

Monktonhall to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Musselburgh to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Queen Margaret University to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min. East Coast Buses also services this route hourly.

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