What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balerno Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Lanark Road West. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balerno Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Curriehill. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Balerno Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Curriehill takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station is to train which takes 43 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus via Princes Street, which costs £3 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Lanark Road West station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Curriehill station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Curriehilltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
43 min
£2–5
Line 44 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Lanark Road Westbus N44 / ...
48 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Stationtaxi 7.8 mi
21 min
£50–65
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Balerno Stationcar 7.8 mi
21 min
£2–3
Line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Lanark Road Westbus 44
50 min
£3

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Balerno Station, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Curriehill hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Lanark Road West every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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