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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Slateford from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Slateford to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 12m 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 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 59 miles and will cost you around $23. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 96 miles.
Airlines serving Slateford
Where to stay in popular areas of Slateford
Hiring a car in Slateford
Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. 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.