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How to get fromSaughton to Edinburghby train, bus, taxi, foot or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Saughton to Edinburgh by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kingsknowe to Edinburgh WaverleytrainGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    12 min
    £3–4

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saughton Mains Avenue to Lothian RoadbusN30 / ...
    15 min
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saughton to Edinburghtaxi4.4 mi
    11 min
    £17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Saughton to Edinburghwalk3.7 mi
    1h 10m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Saughton to Princes StreettramT50
    15 min
    £3

Saughton to Edinburgh by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Saughton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Kingsknowe to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Lothian Buses operates a bus from Saughton Mains Avenue to Lothian Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 15 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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