What is the cheapest way to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct train between Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Queensferry and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

The distance between Queensferry Crossing and Edinburgh is 11 miles.

How do I travel from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

The train from North Queensferry to Edinburgh Waverley takes 21 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh bus from?

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Access station.

Where do I catch the Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh train from?

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from North Queensferry station.

Train or bus from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh is to train which takes 21 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh train arrive?

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Queensferry to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
21 min
£4–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Access to Queensferry Streetbus X56 / ...
24 min
£2–4

Queensferry Crossing to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Queensferry Crossing, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from North Queensferry to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from North Access to Queensferry Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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