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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes is to line 30 bus which costs £3 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Princes Street and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Westside Plaza. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Princes Street and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wester Hailes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes?

The distance between Edinburgh Princes Street and Wester Hailes is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus, which costs £3 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wester Hailes?

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Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailestrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
19 min
£2–4
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Westside Plazabus 30 / ...
29 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailestaxi 5.1 mi
13 min
£35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Haileswalk 4.9 mi
1h 35m
Line 30 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Westburn Parkbus 30
31 min
£3
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Haymarkettram T50
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wester Hailestrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
52 min
£3–5

Edinburgh Princes Street to Wester Hailes by foot and train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailes hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Westside Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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