What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Rosyth Dockyard?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Europarc via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Rosyth Dockyard is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £5 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard.

Where can I stay near Rosyth Dockyard?

There are 2529+ hotels available in Rosyth Dockyard.

Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InverkeithingEdinburgh - Perth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Turning Circle to Europarc88A
1h 29m
£5–77
Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard15.4 mi
27 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Park & RideX55 / ...
1h 30m
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard15.4 mi
27 min
£45–60

Edinburgh Castle to Rosyth Dockyard by foot, train, and bus

170Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Rosyth Dockyard, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Park & Ride every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 29 min.

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