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

The cheapest way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 55m.

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 12m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Fortrose and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fortrose to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Union Tavern and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fortrose and Edinburgh is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.6 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 55m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h.

Where does the Fortrose to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Fortrose to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fortrose to Edinburgh is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Fortrose to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1656+ 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 55m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h
£45–156
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from Fortrose to Edinburghcar 166.6 mi
3h 12m
£41–59
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
4h 59m
£28–41

Fortrose to Edinburgh by bus

242Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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