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

The cheapest way to get from Rosyth to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rosyth to Edinburgh is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rosyth 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 and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rosyth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Rosyth to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rosyth and Edinburgh is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rosyth to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £8.

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

The train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverley takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rosyth to Edinburgh bus from?

Rosyth 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 to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Rosyth to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rosyth to Edinburgh is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Rosyth to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rosyth to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rosyth to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rosyth to Edinburgh is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Rosyth to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glenrothes with Thornton - Edinburgh / ...
28 min
£7–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Streetbus X55
33 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rosyth to Edinburghtaxi 14.1 mi
25 min
£40–55
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from Rosyth to Edinburghcar 14.1 mi
25 min
£4–5

Rosyth to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Rosyth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £7–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from St John's & St Columba's Church to Queensferry Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 33 min. Ember also services this route every 15 minutes.

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