Bus from Edinburgh to Rosyth
2 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 00:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rosyth as of 08:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X55 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~38 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 42 | 05:48 | 00:23 | Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) | Railway Station (opp) | Queensferry, North Queensferry & Ferrytoll |
| E1 | Ember | ~45 min | 40 | Sat 40 · Sun 40 | 06:46 | 04:48 | George Street (The Dome) (Stop GL) | St John's & St Columba's Church (adj) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X55 bus or E1 bus timetable.
Fares from Edinburgh to Rosyth
- £8.80 adult single on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Rosyth?
2 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Rosyth: the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the E1 (Ember). The most frequent is the X55, 50 times each weekday — board at Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) and get off at Railway Station (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Rosyth?
Around 38 minutes on the X55, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Queensferry, North Queensferry, Ferrytoll on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Rosyth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 00:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Rosyth?
An adult single from Edinburgh to Rosyth is £8.80 on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Princes Street (west) (Stop PU) to Railway Station (opp). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. 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.