There are 4 ways to get from Tayport to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
1h 57m£16–46Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus Ember
2h 43m£12–19Bus
- Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
1h 57m£13–27Drive 55.1 mi
- Drive from Tayport to Edinburghcar 55.1 mi
1h 8m£14–20
Tayport to Edinburgh by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tayport to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tayport to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Tayport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Queensferry Street via Nethergate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tayport to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Tayport and Edinburgh is 64 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tayport to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £15 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Tayport to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Tayport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Nethergate station.
Tayport to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Tayport to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Tayport, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–21
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Booking & Getting There
Tayport to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.
Tayport to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tayport to Edinburgh is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Tayport to Edinburgh.
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