What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and River Tay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at St Madoes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to River Tay?

The distance between Edinburgh and River Tay is 49 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to River Tay without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £1 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to River Tay?

The bus from George Street to St Madoes takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to River Tay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to River Tay?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to River Tay is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £1 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £85 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to River Tay bus arrive?

Edinburgh to River Tay bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at St Madoes station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to River Tay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to River Tay is 47 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Edinburgh to River Tay.

Where can I stay near River Tay?

There are 151+ hotels available in River Tay.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to St Madoesbus Ember
1h 16m
£1–45
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2h 13m
£15–82
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to River Taycar 47.1 mi
56 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to River Taytaxi 47.1 mi
56 min
£130–170

Edinburgh to River Tay by bus

147Weekly Buses

1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and River Tay, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from George Street to St Madoes hourly. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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