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

The cheapest way to get from Fortrose to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £20 - £29 and takes 5h 28m.

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 5h 8m.

How far is it from Fortrose to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fortrose and Edinburgh is 202 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 train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 8m.

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 1667+ 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 train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h
£50–156
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
5h 28m
£21–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 8m
£28–41
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from Fortrose to Edinburghcar 166.6 mi
3h 12m
£41–59

Fortrose to Edinburgh by bus and train

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£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.5 mi
Duration: 5h

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 3 hours.

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