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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 30h 20m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Slateford to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 27m 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 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 95 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 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 $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. 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, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.