What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £110 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and St John's Hospital?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western General Hospital and arriving at St Johns Hospital. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and St John's Hospital?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Livingston North. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

The distance between Edinburgh and St John's Hospital is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St John's Hospital bus from?

Edinburgh to St John's Hospital bus services, operated by SD Travel, depart from Western General Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to St John's Hospital train from?

Edinburgh to St John's Hospital train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital is to train which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus, which costs and takes 49 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to St John's Hospital bus arrive?

Edinburgh to St John's Hospital bus services, operated by SD Travel, arrive at St Johns Hospital station.

Where does the Edinburgh to St John's Hospital train arrive?

Edinburgh to St John's Hospital train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to St John's Hospital is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital.

Where can I stay near St John's Hospital?

There are 2876+ hotels available in St John's Hospital.

Edinburgh to St John's Hospital - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 16 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to St John's Hospital by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston Northtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
45 min
£6–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Exchange to St Johns Hospitalbus N28 / ...
1h 18m
£2
Line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Western General Hospital to St Johns Hospitalbus 16
49 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to St John's Hospitaltaxi 16.7 mi
26 min
£110–140
Drive 16.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to St John's Hospitalcar 16.7 mi
26 min
£5–6

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and St John's Hospital, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Livingston North every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, SD Travel operates a bus from Western General Hospital to St Johns Hospital 4 times a day, and the journey takes 47 min.

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