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

The cheapest way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh is to tram which costs £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Merchiston and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fountain Park and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Merchiston and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at McDonald Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Merchiston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Merchiston and Edinburgh is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merchiston to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The bus from Fountain Park to Princes Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Merchiston to Edinburgh bus from?

Merchiston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Fountain Park station.

Where do I catch the Merchiston to Edinburgh train from?

Merchiston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.

Where does the Merchiston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Merchiston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Merchiston to Edinburgh train arrive?

Merchiston to Edinburgh train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at McDonald Road station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Fountain Park to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Haymarket to McDonald Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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