Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Slateford travel guide

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Slateford is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

How to Get to Slateford

Plane

When flying to Slateford, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slateford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 55m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Slateford to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 2 miles from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slateford, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Slateford takes 65 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Slateford, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slateford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 55m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Slateford to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 2 miles from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slateford, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Slateford takes 65 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Slateford

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Slateford

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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Slateford

Hiring a car in Slateford

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13. The most frequently booked car type in Slateford is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.10 and $48.13. The most frequently booked car type in Slateford is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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