The average bus between Dfds Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dfds Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dfds Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dfds Ferry Terminal is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Chirton Way - Coble Dene and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dfds Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dfds Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dfds Ferry Terminal station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Dfds Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Dfds Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Dfds Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh is 153.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m.