The average train between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Forth Bridge 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.
Trains run hourly between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Forth Bridge is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forth Bridge station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmeny station.
Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh is 13.1 km. The road distance is 15 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 17 min.
