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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kinghorn is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kinghorn is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kinghorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kinghorn. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at North Overgate via Pentland Rise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kinghorn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kinghorn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kinghorn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kinghorn is 22 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kinghorn without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £10 - £18.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kinghorn takes 39 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kinghorn bus from?

Edinburgh to Kinghorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kinghorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kinghorn?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kinghorn is to train which takes 39 min and costs £10 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kinghorn bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kinghorn bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Pentland Rise station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kinghorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kinghorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kinghorn is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Edinburgh to Kinghorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Kinghorn?

There are 3161+ hotels available in Kinghorn.

Edinburgh to Kinghorn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kinghorntrain Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
39 min
£10–18
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kinghorncar 25.3 mi
38 min
£7–9
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Pentland Risebus X58
2. Take the bus from Pentland Rise to North Overgatebus 7A / ...
1h 21m
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Kinghorntaxi 25.3 mi
38 min
£160–200

Edinburgh to Kinghorn by train

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Distance: 22.1 mi
Duration: 39 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kinghorn hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to North Overgate via Pentland Rise in around 1h 21m.

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