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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to East Lothianby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Corn Exchangebus bus X6 / ...
    46 min
    £3–5

  2. Train, line 111 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Longniddrytrain train Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Station Roadbus bus 111
    1h 15m

  3. Drive 22.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to East Lothiancar car 22.9 mi
    32 min
    £6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to East Lothiantaxi taxi 22.9 mi
    32 min
    £150–180

  5. Bus via Slateford Farm RE

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Market Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Street to Slateford Farm REbus bus 123
    1h 22m
    £5–7

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  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Corn Exchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 42 min.

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