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

The cheapest way to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Ballencrieff and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ballencrieff Toll and arriving at Princes Street via St David's House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ballencrieff and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ballencrieff and Edinburgh is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballencrieff to Edinburgh bus from?

Ballencrieff to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Ballencrieff to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Ballencrieff to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ballencrieff to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballencrieff to Edinburgh is 20 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Ballencrieff to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballencrieff to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
47 min
£8–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Princes Streetbus X18 / ...
1h 22m
£2
Drive 20.2 mi
1. Drive from Ballencrieff to Edinburghcar 20.2 mi
34 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballencrieff to Edinburghtaxi 20.2 mi
34 min
£130–160
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ballencrieff Toll to Crossbus 31
2. Take the bus from Cross to Princes Streetbus X38
1h 35m

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Ballencrieff, West Lothian, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from St David's House to Princes Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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