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

The cheapest way to get from Slateford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Slateford to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Slateford and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saughton Park and arriving at Lothian Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Slateford and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Slateford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Slateford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Slateford and Edinburgh is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Slateford to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £2.

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

The bus from Saughton Park to Lothian Road takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Slateford to Edinburgh bus from?

Slateford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Saughton Park station.

Where do I catch the Slateford to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Slateford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Slateford to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £4 and takes 11 min.

Where does the Slateford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Slateford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Lothian Road station.

Where does the Slateford to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Slateford to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

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

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Slateford to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Saughton Park to Lothian Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Slateford to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 11 min.

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