What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Forth Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Slip Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Forth Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dalmeny. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Forth Bridge is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge is to train which takes 27 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Slip Road station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmeny station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge?

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmenytrain Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
27 min
£3–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Slip Roadbus X55 / ...
38 min
£2–5
Bus via North Access
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to North Accessbus X55 / ...
41 min
£3–5

Edinburgh Castle to Forth Bridge by foot and train

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Distance: 9.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Forth Bridge, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalmeny every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Princes Street to Slip Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Lothian Country Buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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