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

The cheapest way to get from Scone to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh Bus Station which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scone to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Scone and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Scone to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Mansfield Road and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Scone to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scone and Edinburgh is 50 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scone to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Scone to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scone to Edinburgh bus from?

Scone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Scone to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Scone to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £85 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Scone to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Scone to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Can I drive from Scone to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Scone to Edinburgh is 45 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Scone to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Scone to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Scone to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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 to Queensferry StreetM90
2h 2m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 12m
£13–83
Drive 45 mi
1. Drive from Scone to Edinburgh45 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Scone to Edinburgh45 mi
57 min
£130–160
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Perth Bus Station to Edinburgh Bus Stationmegabus M90 / ...
2h 39m
£11–16

Scone to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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