What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar is to bus and line 787 bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Cupar?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Provost Wynd via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Cupar?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Cupar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Cupar is 44 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Cupar bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Cupar train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 787 bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Cupar bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Cupar train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Cupar is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Cupar?

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Where can I stay near Cupar?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Cupar.

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 787 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 15m
£19–35
Bus, line 787 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Provost Wyndbus 787
1h 59m
£10–14
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cuparcar 42.5 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Cupartaxi 42.5 mi
57 min
£120–150

Edinburgh Castle to Cupar by foot and train

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Cupar, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupar hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Cross Country also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Provost Wynd via Queensferry Street and Park and Ride in around 1h 59m.

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