What is the cheapest way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rosyth Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St John's & St Columba's Church and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Rosyth Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rosyth Station and Edinburgh is 13 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.

How do I travel from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

The bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Street takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rosyth Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Rosyth Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from St John's & St Columba's Church station.

Where do I catch the Rosyth Station to Edinburgh train from?

Rosyth Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverkeithing station.

Train or bus from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £11 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Rosyth Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rosyth Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rosyth Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rosyth Station to Edinburgh is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh?

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Rosyth Station to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rosyth Station to Edinburgh by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Streetbus X55
33 min
£5–8
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
45 min
£3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rosyth Station to Edinburghtaxi 13.9 mi
23 min
£40–55
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Rosyth Station to Edinburghcar 13.9 mi
23 min
£4–5

Rosyth Station to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Rosyth Station, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 33 min. Ember also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverkeithing to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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