What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes is to bus via Silverknowes Court which costs £1 - £2 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Princes Street and Silverknowes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hillpark Steps. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes?

The distance between Edinburgh Princes Street and Silverknowes is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes?

The bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Steps takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes bus from?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes bus arrive?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Hillpark Steps station.

Where can I stay near Silverknowes?

There are 2887+ hotels available in Silverknowes.

Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes - 5 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Stepsbus X55 / ...
14 min
£2–4
Bus via Silverknowes Court
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frederick Street to Silverknowes Courtbus 29
21 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowestaxi 4 mi
11 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknoweswalk 3.8 mi
1h 13m
Line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Stepsbus 43 / ...
27 min
£2

Edinburgh Princes Street to Silverknowes by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland and Silverknowes, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Hillpark Steps every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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