🚌 Bus from Queensferry to Edinburgh
8 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 00:36, last bus 23:36 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X55 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 52 | 00:36 | 23:36 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
| 43 | Lothian Country Buses | ~28 min | 51 | 05:13 | 23:30 | Scotstoun Terminus (Stop 1) |
| X59 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 26 | 05:48 | 18:36 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
| X58 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 18 | 06:13 | 23:58 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 18 | 06:48 | 23:51 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
| X61 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 17 | 06:36 | 22:21 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
| 71 | Lothian Country Buses | ~37 min | 13 | 06:42 | 19:05 | Scotstoun Terminus (Stop 2) |
| X57 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~9 min | 11 | 07:14 | 17:44 | Slip Road (S-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Queensferry 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 Queensferry to Edinburgh?
8 routes run directly from Queensferry to Edinburgh: the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 43 (Lothian Country Buses), the X59 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X58 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X61 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 71 (Lothian Country Buses), the X57 (Stagecoach East Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Queensferry to Edinburgh?
Around 9 minutes on the X55, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Queensferry to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X55) leaves around 00:36 and the last around 23:36. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Queensferry to Edinburgh?
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.