What is the cheapest way to get from Princes Street to Colinton?

The cheapest way to get from Princes Street to Colinton is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Princes Street to Colinton?

The fastest way to get from Princes Street to Colinton is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Princes Street and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Barnshot Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Princes Street and Colinton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingsknowe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Princes Street to Colinton?

The distance between Princes Street and Colinton is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Princes Street to Colinton without a car?

The best way to get from Princes Street to Colinton without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Princes Street to Colinton?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Princes Street to Colinton bus from?

Princes Street to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Princes Street to Colinton train from?

Princes Street to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Princes Street to Colinton?

The best way to get from Princes Street to Colinton is to train which takes 20 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus, which costs £3 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Princes Street to Colinton bus arrive?

Princes Street to Colinton bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Barnshot Road station.

Where does the Princes Street to Colinton train arrive?

Princes Street to Colinton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kingsknowe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Princes Street to Colinton?

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Princes Street to Colinton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princes Street to Colinton by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowetrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
20 min
£1–3
Line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Barnshot Roadbus N16 / ...
37 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princes Street to Colintontaxi 4.5 mi
12 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Princes Street to Colintonwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m

Princes Street to Colinton by foot and train

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland and Colinton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingsknowe hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Barnshot Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 37 min.

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