What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to City station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to City station is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to City station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to City station is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £110 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and City station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Bothwell Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and City station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunfermline Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to City station?

The distance between Edinburgh and City station is 17 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to City station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to City station without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to City station?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Town takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to City station bus from?

Edinburgh to City station bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to City station train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to City station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to City station is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to City station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to City station bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bothwell Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to City station train arrive?

Edinburgh to City station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunfermline Town station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to City station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to City station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Edinburgh to City station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to City station?

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Where can I stay near City station?

There are 2922+ hotels available in City station.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to City station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and City station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to City station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to City station by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Towntrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
34 min
£7–14
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Dunfermlinerideshare 17.4 mi
47 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bothwell Streetbus X55
50 min
£4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to City stationtaxi 16.9 mi
28 min
£110–140
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to City stationcar 16.9 mi
28 min
£5–6

Edinburgh to City station by train

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and City station, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunfermline Town hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bothwell Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 44 min.

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