What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Queensferry Crossing?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at North Access. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Queensferry Crossing?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at North Queensferry. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

The distance between Edinburgh and Queensferry Crossing is 11 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferry takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing is to train which takes 20 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Access station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing train arrive?

Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at North Queensferry station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing?

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Where can I stay near Queensferry Crossing?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Queensferry Crossing.

Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferrytrain Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
20 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to North Accessbus X56 / ...
27 min
£2–4

Edinburgh to Queensferry Crossing by train

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Queensferry Crossing, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferry hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to North Access every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 27 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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