There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 53m£19–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X7
4h 24m£18–34Drive 74.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Colliston Stationcar 74.3 mi
1h 36m£19–27
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Colliston Station. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Colliston Inn via Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Colliston Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Arbroath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Colliston Station is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £18 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Colliston Station bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Colliston Station train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Colliston Station is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £18 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Colliston Station, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Colliston Station via Seagate Bus Station, Bus Station, and Colliston Inn in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Edinburgh to Colliston Station bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Colliston Station train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Colliston Station is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Colliston Station.
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