Bus from Kirkliston to Queensferry (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 2–9 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 19:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Queensferry (Edinburgh) as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkliston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Lothian Country Buses | ~9 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 07:10 | 19:33 | Manse Road (before) | Ferrymuir Retail Park (N-bound) | — |
| X51 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 09:25 | 19:24 | Gateside Road (after) | Slip Road (N-bound) | — |
| 16 | SD Travel | ~2 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:36 | 18:06 | Eilston Road (after) | Dundas Castle (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkliston 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 71 bus, X51 bus or 16 bus timetable.
Fares from Kirkliston to Queensferry
- £2.90 adult single on the X51 (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 Kirkliston to Queensferry?
3 routes run directly from Kirkliston to Queensferry: the 71 (Lothian Country Buses), the X51 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 16 (SD Travel). The most frequent is the 71, 13 times each weekday — board at Manse Road (before) and get off at Ferrymuir Retail Park (N-bound), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkliston to Queensferry?
Between 2 minutes on the 16 and 9 on the 71, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkliston to Queensferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 19:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkliston to Queensferry?
An adult single from Kirkliston to Queensferry is £2.90 on the X51 (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Gateside Road (after) to Slip Road (N-bound). 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.