What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Bo'ness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Gauze Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Bo'ness is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness without a car is to line 909 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness?

The line 909 bus from Princes Street to Gauze Road takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Gauze Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness is 19 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness.

Where can I stay near Bo'ness?

There are 798+ hotels available in Bo'ness.

Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 909 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness by bus, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 909 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Gauze Road909
1h 1m
£6–10
Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness18.4 mi
31 min
£5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LinlithgowEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Barony TheatreF45
1h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness18.4 mi
31 min
£55–70

Edinburgh Castle to Bo'ness by foot and bus

192Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Bo'ness, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Gauze Road hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 51 min.

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