Slateford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Slateford
Slateford is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Slateford to see all of its attractions.
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 center. The shortest flight to Slateford from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $59 for a 3h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 3 km from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Slateford
Where to stay in popular areas of Slateford
Most booked hotels in Slateford
Renting a car in Slateford
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Slateford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Slateford is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Kuga or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.