The average bus between Edinburgh and Windygates takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Edinburgh to Windygates. 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 Windygates. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Windygates at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Windygates? 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 Windygates. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Windygates station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Edinburgh to Windygates bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Windygates bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Windygates Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Windygates is 28.2 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Windygates Cross via Park & Ride, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 1h 28m.