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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Slateford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Slateford to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 2 miles from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Slateford, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Slateford from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Slateford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Slateford to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Slateford is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 2 miles from Slateford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Slateford

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Slateford

Most booked hotels in Slateford

The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 510 reviews)
$233+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 961 reviews)
$183+
The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1799 reviews)
$188+
Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1555 reviews)
$157+
Premier Inn Edinburgh (South Queensferry
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in Slateford

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.