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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Wester Hailes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Napier University. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station 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 Waverley Station to Wester Hailes?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Wester Hailes is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station 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 Waverley Station to Wester Hailes bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes is to train which takes 12 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 28 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Napier University station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wester Hailes station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes is 5 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes?

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Where can I stay near Wester Hailes?

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Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wester Hailestrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
12 min
£2–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Napier Universitybus X27 / ...
28 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailestaxi 5.3 mi
15 min
£35–50
Drive 5.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailescar 5.3 mi
15 min
£2
Line 30 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Westside Plazabus 30 / ...
35 min
£3
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Westburn Parkbus 30
40 min
£3

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Wester Hailes by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, 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 Country Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Napier University every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min.

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