The average bus between Edinburgh and Pittenweem takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Pittenweem. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Pittenweem. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Pittenweem at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Pittenweem? 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 Edinburgh to Pittenweem. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Pittenweem station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Edinburgh to Pittenweem bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Pittenweem bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Tollcross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pittenweem is 41 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Tollcross via Park & Ride and Bus Station in around 2h 54m.