What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Central Belt?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Central Belt. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Jawcraig via St Andrew`s Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Central Belt?

The distance between Edinburgh and Central Belt is 29 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Central Belt without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £6 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Central Belt bus from?

Edinburgh to Central Belt bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Central Belt bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Central Belt bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at St Andrew`s Church station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Central Belt?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Central Belt is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Edinburgh to Central Belt.

Where can I stay near Central Belt?

There are 819+ hotels available in Central Belt.

Edinburgh to Central Belt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Central Belt by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Hightrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Falkirk High Station to Jawcraigbus F2
1h 9m
£6–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
2h 23m
£7–11
Drive 30.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Central Beltcar 30.2 mi
47 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Central Belttaxi 30.2 mi
47 min
£190–240

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Central Belt, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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