🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Queensferry
9 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~46 min | 49 | 06:12 | 23:30 | St Andrew's House (opp) |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 26 | 06:25 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Gate D-Stance 6) |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 18 | 00:30 | 23:30 | Bus Station (Gate D-Stance 6) |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 16 | 07:20 | 23:00 | Bus Station (Gate D-Stance 5) |
| 71 | Lothian Country Buses | ~25 min | 13 | 06:53 | 19:18 | Gyle Centre (Stop KF) |
| X57 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 11 | 08:05 | 18:25 | York Place (Stop YB) |
| X55 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~30 min | 2 | 01:15 | 03:15 | York Place (Stop YB) |
| X58 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~32 min | 1 | 00:40 | 00:40 | York Place (Stop YB) |
| N43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~34 min | 1 | 00:30 | 00:30 | Leith Street (Stop JA) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Queensferry?
9 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Queensferry: the 43 (Lothian Country Buses), the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 71 (Lothian Country Buses), the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X58 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the N43 (Lothian Country Buses).
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Queensferry?
Around 46 minutes on the 43, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Queensferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 43) leaves around 06:12 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Queensferry?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.