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

The cheapest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 17 min and costs £6 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Slip Road and arriving at Princes Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dalmeny and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh?

The distance between Forth Bridge and Edinburgh is 9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £6 - £7.

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

The train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh bus from?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Slip Road station.

Where do I catch the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train from?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmeny station.

Train or bus from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh is to train which takes 17 min and costs £6 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train arrive?

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Forth Bridge to Edinburgh by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh WaverleyGlenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
17 min
£6–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Slip Road to Princes StreetX56 / ...
24 min
£2–4

Forth Bridge to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Forth Bridge, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dalmeny to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £6–7 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Slip Road to Princes Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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