What is the cheapest way to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

The cheapest way to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

The fastest way to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between St John's Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

No, there is no direct bus from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children. However, there are services departing from St Johns Hospital and arriving at Warrender Park Road via Usher Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between St John's Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Livingston North and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How long does it take to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

The train from Livingston North to Edinburgh Waverley takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children bus from?

St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St Johns Hospital station.

Where do I catch the St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children train from?

St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Livingston North station.

Train or bus from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

The best way to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 and takes 1h 40m.

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Q: How far is it from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children?

The distance between St John's Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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There are 4 ways to get from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Livingston North to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
1h 10m
£6–12
Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Childrencar 15.3 mi
34 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Johns Hospital to The Exchangebus X27 / ...
1h 40m
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Childrentaxi 15.3 mi
34 min
£100–130

St John's Hospital to Royal Hospital for Sick Children by foot and bus

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between St John's Hospital, Scotland and Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Livingston North to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from St Johns Hospital to The Exchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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