The average bus between Edinburgh and Pillars of Hercules takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Pillars of Hercules. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Pillars of Hercules. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Pillars of Hercules at 5:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Pillars of Hercules? 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 Pillars of Hercules. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Pillars of Hercules station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Edinburgh to Pillars of Hercules bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Pillars of Hercules bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Pillars of Hercules station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pillars of Hercules is 34.4 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Pillars of Hercules via Park & Ride and Bus Station in around 1h 44m.