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

The cheapest way to get from Whitburn to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitburn to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Whitburn and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cross and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Whitburn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Whitburn and Edinburgh is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitburn to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 8m and costs £7 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Whitburn to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitburn to Edinburgh bus from?

Whitburn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Cross station.

Where does the Whitburn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitburn to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitburn to Edinburgh is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Whitburn to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Whitburn to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Whitburn to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cross to Gordon Avenuebus X18
2. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
1h 8m
£7–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross to Princes Streetbus X18
1h 31m
£2
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Whitburn to Edinburghcar 22.7 mi
31 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitburn to Edinburghtaxi 22.7 mi
31 min
£65–85

Whitburn to Edinburgh by bus and train

303Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.3 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Cross to Princes Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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