What is the cheapest way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £20 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Wester Hailes and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Napier University and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Wester Hailes and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wester Hailes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wester Hailes and Edinburgh is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs £3 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

The train from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh Waverley takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wester Hailes to Edinburgh bus from?

Wester Hailes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Napier University station.

Where do I catch the Wester Hailes to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh is to train which takes 16 min and costs £3 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Wester Hailes to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wester Hailes to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Wester Hailes to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh?

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Wester Hailes to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
16 min
£3–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napier University to Princes StreetN28 / ...
21 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh5.5 mi
14 min
£20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh5 mi
1h 36m

Wester Hailes to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Wester Hailes, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Wester Hailes to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Napier University to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 21 min. Lothian Buses also services this route every 10 minutes.

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