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Edinburgh to River Tay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and River Tay takes 1h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to River Tay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 12m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to River Tay bus times

Buses run hourly between Edinburgh and River Tay. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:08 PM which arrives into River Tay at 12:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 24m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 19m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 3m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to River Tay? 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: 48.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and River Tay, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Queensferry Street to St Madoes hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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