What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Home Street and arriving at Barnshot Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingsknowe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Colinton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Colinton is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Colinton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Colinton?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Colinton bus from?

Edinburgh to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Home Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Colinton train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Colinton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colinton is to train which takes 11 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus, which costs £3 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Colinton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Barnshot Road station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Colinton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kingsknowe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Colinton?

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Where can I stay near Colinton?

There are 3024+ hotels available in Colinton.

Edinburgh to Colinton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Colinton by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowetrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
11 min
£1–3
Line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Home Street to Barnshot Roadbus N16 / ...
25 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Colintontaxi 4.6 mi
12 min
£30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Colintonwalk 4.7 mi
1h 30m

Edinburgh to Colinton by train

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Colinton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Home Street to Barnshot Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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