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Trip Overview

The average bus between Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh takes 40 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Queensferry Crossing 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.

40 min
Duration
11 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Queensferry Crossing is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 32 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Queensferry Crossing 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.

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  • Distance: 10.7 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Queensferry Crossing, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from North Access to Princes Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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