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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Market Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    41 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 23.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to East Lothiancar car 23.3 mi
    33 min
    £6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to East Lothiantaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    33 min
    £150–190

  5. Bus via Slateford Farm RE

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Market Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Street to Slateford Farm REbus bus 123
    1h 17m
    £5–7

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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

East Coast Buses operates a bus from St Andrew's House to Market Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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