What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge is to line 43 bus which costs £2 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge is to train which takes 18 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Forth Road Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Slip Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Forth Road Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at North Queensferry. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Forth Road Bridge is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferry takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge is to train which takes 18 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge is 11 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge?

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridge by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferrytrain Edinburgh - Glenrothes with Thornton / ...
18 min
£5–9
Line 43 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Queensferry Police Stationbus 43 / ...
43 min
£2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Slip Roadbus X56 / ...
39 min
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridgetaxi 10.5 mi
26 min
£70–85
Drive 10.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Forth Road Bridgecar 10.5 mi
26 min
£3–4

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Forth Road Bridge, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Queensferry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Slip Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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