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

The cheapest way to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Wanlockhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Museum and arriving at Princes Street via Bus Station and John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Wanlockhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sanquhar and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wanlockhead and Edinburgh is 113 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wanlockhead to Edinburgh bus from?

Wanlockhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shuttlebuses, depart from Museum station.

Where do I catch the Wanlockhead to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Wanlockhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wanlockhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shuttlebuses, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wanlockhead to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wanlockhead to Edinburgh is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Wanlockhead to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sanquhar to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 45m
£77–139
Drive 48.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wanlockhead to Edinburghcar 48.8 mi
1h 13m
£12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Museum to Bus Stationbus 31
2. Take the train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wanlockhead to Edinburghtaxi 48.8 mi
1h 13m
£310–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Museum to Bus Stationbus 31
2. Take the bus from John Street to Princes Streetbus 101 / ...
3h 59m
Bus via Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Museum to Bus Stationbus 31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus 34B / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Princes Streetbus X27 / ...
4h 4m

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wanlockhead to Edinburgh Waverley via Sanquhar, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Museum to Princes Street via Bus Station and John Street in around 3h 59m.

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