What is the cheapest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Wemyss Bay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Forbes Place and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wemyss Bay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wemyss Bay and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wemyss Bay and Edinburgh is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

How do I travel from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 26m and costs £13 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh bus from?

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Forbes Place station.

Where do I catch the Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh train from?

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wemyss Bay station.

Train or bus from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh train arrive?

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Forbes Place to Dundas Streetbus 906X / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 26m
£13–40
Train
1. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain Wemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 39m
£25–63
Drive 77.7 mi
1. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Edinburghcar 77.7 mi
1h 35m
£20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forbes Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 50m
£13–22
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Forbes Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 54m
£13–21

Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Wemyss Bay, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forbes Place to Edinburgh Waverley via Wemyss Bay Station, Wemyss Bay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbes Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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