What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Princes Street and Rosyth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Queens Buildings. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Princes Street and Rosyth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rosyth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

The distance between Edinburgh Princes Street and Rosyth is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rosyth takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth train from?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth is to train which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth bus arrive?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queens Buildings station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Princes Street and Rosyth?

Rosyth is 1h behind Edinburgh Princes Street. It is currently 3:15 AM in Edinburgh Princes Street and 2:15 AM in Rosyth.

Where does the Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth train arrive?

Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rosyth station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth?

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Where can I stay near Rosyth?

There are 2542+ hotels available in Rosyth.

Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to RosythEdinburgh - Perth / ...
34 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Queens BuildingsX55
37 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth14.1 mi
24 min
£45–55
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth14.1 mi
24 min
£4–5
Bus via St John's & St Columba's Church
1. Take the bus from George Street to St John's & St Columba's ChurchE1
45 min

Edinburgh Princes Street to Rosyth by foot and train

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland and Rosyth, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rosyth hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Queens Buildings every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 35 min.

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