What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to rideshare which costs £6 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Blackness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Blackness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dundee. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Blackness is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Blackness without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blackness bus from?

Edinburgh to Blackness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blackness train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £15 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackness bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackness train arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Blackness is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Blackness.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Book your Edinburgh to Blackness train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Book your Edinburgh to Blackness bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Blackness?

There are 791+ hotels available in Blackness.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Blackness. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Blackness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Blackness by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 24m
£10–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Railway StationE1
1h 45m
£4–15
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Dundee55.3 mi
1h 26m
£6
Bus via Shaftesbury Terrace
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M92
1h 58m
£9–14
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Blackness55.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Edinburgh to Blackness by train

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blackness, Dundee City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Railway Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 45m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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