The average bus between Edinburgh and Fortrose takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Fortrose. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Fortrose. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Fortrose at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 18m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Fortrose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Fortrose. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Edinburgh to Fortrose bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Fortrose bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Edinburgh and Fortrose is 189.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.