What is the cheapest way to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford?

The cheapest way to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford is to tram which costs £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford?

The fastest way to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Princes Street Gardens and Slateford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Saughton Park. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Princes Street Gardens and Slateford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Balgreen. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford?

The distance between Princes Street Gardens and Slateford is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford?

The tram from Princes Street to Balgreen takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Princes Street Gardens to Slateford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Princes Street Gardens to Slateford train from?

Princes Street Gardens to Slateford train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Princes Street Gardens to Slateford bus arrive?

Princes Street Gardens to Slateford bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Saughton Park station.

Where does the Princes Street Gardens to Slateford train arrive?

Princes Street Gardens to Slateford train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Balgreen station.

Where can I stay near Slateford?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Slateford.

Princes Street Gardens to Slateford - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Princes Street Gardens to Slateford by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Balgreentram T50
15 min
£3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Saughton Parkbus N30 / ...
17 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Princes Street Gardens to Slatefordtaxi 2.8 mi
8 min
£22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Princes Street Gardens to Slatefordwalk 2.7 mi
53 min

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Princes Street Gardens, Scotland and Slateford, Scotland?

Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Balgreen every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from Princes Street to Saughton Park every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route 3 times a day.

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