What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat is to train which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Arthur's Seat?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at St Andrew's House. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Arthur's Seat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

The distance between Scotland and Arthur's Seat is 47 miles. The road distance is 47.2 miles.

How do I travel from Scotland to Arthur's Seat without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Arthur's Seat bus from?

Scotland to Arthur's Seat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Arthur's Seat train from?

Scotland to Arthur's Seat train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

The best way to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat is to train which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Scotland to Arthur's Seat bus arrive?

Scotland to Arthur's Seat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Andrew's House station.

Where does the Scotland to Arthur's Seat train arrive?

Scotland to Arthur's Seat train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Arthur's Seat is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Scotland to Arthur's Seat.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Arthur's Seat?

Book your Scotland to Arthur's Seat bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Arthur's Seat?

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Scotland to Arthur's Seat - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Arthur's Seat by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
50 min
£8–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
1h 29m
£5–10
Drive 46.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Arthur's Seatcar 46.9 mi
59 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glasgow to Arthur's Seattaxi 46.9 mi
59 min
£300–360
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Commonwealth Poolbus 33
1h 50m
£12–19

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Distance: 46.7 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Scotland and Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's House every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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