How to get from Edinburgh to East Calder by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to East Calder by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to East Calder in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Kirknewton station. Next, take the X28 bus from Railway Station, Kirknewton station to Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Calder on the Moovit app.

35min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X28X28
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kirknewton
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Kirknewton
    ID 6290K12
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X28X28
    Wait for bus
    X28
    Bathgate
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    Ride to bus station
    Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    ID 6290M12
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to East Calder by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to East Calder in Scotland: take the X27 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Calder on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X27X27
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242136
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Bathgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    Ride to bus station
    Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    ID 6290M12
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to East Calder

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and East Calder, Scotland is approximately 22.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to East Calder by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to East Calder

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to East Calder using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (East Calder), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Edinburgh to East Calder by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to East Calder in Scotland: take the X27 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Calder on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X27X27
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242136
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Bathgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    Ride to bus station
    Torphichen Inn, Mid Calder
    ID 6290M12
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to East Calder?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to East Calder?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line X27.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and East Calder?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to East Calder?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Kirknewton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kirknewton station near East Calder in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to East Calder by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and East Calder in Scotland by train and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to East Calder?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and East Calder?

    Get off the train at the Kirknewton stop, which is closest to East Calder in Scotland.

  • When is the last train from Edinburgh to East Calder?

    The last train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to East Calder in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 00:56.

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to East Calder?

    The last bus from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to East Calder in Scotland is the Greenside - Bathgate line. It leaves the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh stop at 01:12.

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