What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters is to bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £120 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and The Five Sisters?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Stewart Street via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and The Five Sisters?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at West Calder. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

The distance between Edinburgh and The Five Sisters is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £7 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Calder takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Five Sisters bus from?

Edinburgh to The Five Sisters bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Five Sisters train from?

Edinburgh to The Five Sisters train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Five Sisters bus arrive?

Edinburgh to The Five Sisters bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Five Sisters train arrive?

Edinburgh to The Five Sisters train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at West Calder station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to The Five Sisters is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters.

Where can I stay near The Five Sisters?

There are 690+ hotels available in The Five Sisters.

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to The Five Sisters by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Caldertrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
1h 11m
£7–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Stewart Streetbus 74
2h 1m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to The Five Sisterstaxi 18.4 mi
33 min
£120–150
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to The Five Sisterscar 18.4 mi
33 min
£5–7

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Distance: 18.5 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Five Sisters, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Calder hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to The Five Sisters via Bus Terminal and Stewart Street in around 2h 1m.

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