There are 5 ways to get from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram, line 14 bus
best- Take the tram from Ocean Terminal to McDonald RoadT50
- Take the bus from Shrubhill to Surgeons' Hall14 / ...
34 min£4Line 35 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ocean Terminal to Lauriston PlaceN35 / ...
42 min£2Tram
- Take the tram from Ocean Terminal to Princes StreetT50
38 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh3.2 mi
11 min£13–17Walk
- Take the foot from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh3.1 mi
1h
Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh is to line 35 bus which costs £2 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £13 - £17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ocean Terminal and arriving at Lauriston Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ocean Terminal and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Ocean Terminal (Station) and University of Edinburgh is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh without a car is to tram and line 14 bus which takes 34 min and costs £5.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh, including transfers.
Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Ocean Terminal station.
Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Ocean Terminal station.
Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Lauriston Place station.
What companies run services between Ocean Terminal (Station), Scotland and University of Edinburgh, Scotland?
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Ocean Terminal to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Ocean Terminal to Lauriston Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 37 min.
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- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- info@edinburghtrams.com
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Ocean Terminal to McDonald Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
Tram from Ocean Terminal to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Shrubhill to Surgeons' Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Ocean Terminal to Lauriston Place
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £13–17
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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University of Edinburgh is 1h behind Ocean Terminal (Station). It is currently 9:32 AM in Ocean Terminal (Station) and 8:32 AM in University of Edinburgh.
Ocean Terminal (Station) to University of Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Princes Street station.
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