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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Fortrose takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Fortrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Fortrose bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Fortrose. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Fortrose at 5:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 48m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland4h 48m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland6h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland11h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 58m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 55m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 58m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 55m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 58m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 55m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 58m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 55m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 58m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 55m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 8m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland5h 18m • 1 change
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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 18m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonStagecoach North Scotland5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Fortrose? 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.

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fortrose, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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