Slateford travel guide
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Slateford is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
How to Get to Slateford
Plane
When flying to Slateford, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slateford from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Slateford to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $85 for a 4h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 3 km from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slateford, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Slateford takes 95 km and will cost you around $25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Slateford
Where to stay in popular areas of Slateford
Hiring a car in Slateford
Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Slateford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.07 and $49.43. The most frequently booked car type in Slateford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.