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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Forth is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Forth is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Forth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Forth. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kirk Green via Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Forth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Forth is 31 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Forth without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Forth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Forth bus from?

Edinburgh to Forth bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Forth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Forth bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Forth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Forth is 25 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Edinburgh to Forth.

Where can I stay near Forth?

There are 469+ hotels available in Forth.

Edinburgh to Forth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Caldertrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Kirk Greenbus 34A / ...
1h 47m
Drive 25.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Forthcar 25.3 mi
42 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Terminalbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Greenbus 34A / ...
2h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Forthtaxi 25.3 mi
42 min
£75–95

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Kirk Green via Bus Terminal in around 2h 22m.

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