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How to get fromWest End to Edinburghby bus, tram, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from West End to Edinburgh by bus, tram, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Princes Streetbus bus X19 / ...
    3 min
    £1–3

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Princes Streettram tram T50
    3 min
    £3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West End to Edinburghtaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    £11–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from West End to Edinburghwalk walk 3,930 ft
    14 min

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    5 min
    £1

West End to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar4305Weekly Buses
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830 ft
  • Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between West End, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Lothian Country Buses operates a bus from Shandwick Place to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3 min. Seven other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from West End - Princes Street to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3 min.

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