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

The cheapest way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £12 - £45 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Fortrose and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fortrose to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Union Tavern and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fortrose and Edinburgh is 173 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fortrose to Edinburgh bus from?

Fortrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Train or bus from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £90 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Fortrose to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Fortrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fortrose to Edinburgh is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Fortrose to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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 Union Street to George Streetbus E9
4h 30m
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
4h 33m
£12–40
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 50m
£26–85
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Fortrose to Edinburghcar 166.2 mi
3h 5m
£41–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Fortrose, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Union Street to George Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–65 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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