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.
When to visit Slateford
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Slateford to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 99 for a 3h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 280 km from Slateford. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Slateford, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Slateford takes 95 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 81 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 AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. 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.