What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane is to bus which costs £2 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shiel Lane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Exchange and arriving at Shiel Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Shiel Lane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kirknewton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shiel Lane is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

The bus from The Exchange to Shiel Lane takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shiel Lane bus from?

Edinburgh to Shiel Lane bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from The Exchange station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shiel Lane train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shiel Lane bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Shiel Lane bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Shiel Lane station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shiel Lane train arrive?

Edinburgh to Shiel Lane train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kirknewton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shiel Lane is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Edinburgh to Shiel Lane.

Where can I stay near Shiel Lane?

There are 2869+ hotels available in Shiel Lane.

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

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1. Take the bus from The Exchange to Shiel Lanebus N28 / ...
35 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirknewtontrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
48 min
£4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Shiel Lanetaxi 11.5 mi
23 min
£75–95
Drive 11.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shiel Lanecar 11.5 mi
23 min
£3–5

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shiel Lane, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from The Exchange to Shiel Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirknewton hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 23 min.

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