What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay is to bus via Princes Street which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wemyss Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Forbes Place via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wemyss Bay is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £33 - £36.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay bus from?

Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £33 - £36. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £20 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay.

Where can I stay near Wemyss Bay?

There are 719+ hotels available in Wemyss Bay.

Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain Glasgow Central - Wemyss Bay
2h 29m
£34–36
Bus via Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Forbes Placebus 906X / ...
3h 4m
£10–19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Forbes Placebus 906X / ...
2h 38m
£24
Drive 77 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wemyss Baycar 77 mi
1h 34m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Forbes Placebus 906X / ...
3h 3m
£16–19

Edinburgh to Wemyss Bay by train, foot, and bus

200Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wemyss Bay, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Forbes Place via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, and Wemyss Bay Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Forbes Place via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 3m.

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