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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hillend is to bus via Ratho Station - Westbound Stop which costs £1 - £2 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hillend is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hillend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hillend?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hillend is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hillend without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Princes Street to Station Road takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hillend bus from?

Edinburgh to Hillend bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hillend bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Hillend bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hillend?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hillend is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Edinburgh to Hillend.

Where can I stay near Hillend?

There are 2792+ hotels available in Hillend.

Edinburgh to Hillend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 70 bus, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Station Roadbus 978 / ...
45 min
£2–3
Bus via Ratho Station - Westbound Stop
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Ratho Station - Westbound Stopbus Uk090
46 min
£1–2
Train, line 70 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Hillendbus 70
1h 10m
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Hillendtaxi 8.6 mi
20 min
£60–75
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hillendcar 8.6 mi
20 min
£3–4

Edinburgh to Hillend by bus and foot

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Station Road hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 27 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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