What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital is to bus via The Exchange which costs £2 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and St John's Hospital?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Exchange and arriving at St Johns Hospital. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and St John's Hospital?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Livingston North. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and St John's Hospital is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from The Exchange station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital train from?

Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital is to train which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus via The Exchange, which costs £2 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at St Johns Hospital station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital.

Where can I stay near St John's Hospital?

There are 2876+ hotels available in St John's Hospital.

Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospital by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston Northtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
57 min
£6–12
Bus via The Exchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to St Johns Hospitalbus N28 / ...
1h 33m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospitaltaxi 16.3 mi
25 min
£100–130
Drive 16.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to St John's Hospitalcar 16.3 mi
25 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Johns Hospitalbus N28 / ...
1h 35m
£2

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and St John's Hospital, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from The Exchange to St Johns Hospital every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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