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How to get fromEdinburgh to Union Canalby train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Union Canal by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haymarkettrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen / ...
    3 min
    £1

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Port Hamiltonbus bus 1 / ...
    7 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Union Canaltaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    4 min
    £13–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Edinburgh to Union Canalwalk walk 1 mi
    19 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from St Andrew Square to West End - Princes Streettram tram T50
    6 min
    £3

Edinburgh to Union Canal by train

Calendar1978Weekly Trains
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Union Canal, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Haymarket every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1 and the journey takes 3 min. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Port Hamilton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 7 min. Six other operators also service this route.

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