Bus from Rosyth to Edinburgh
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 05:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rosyth, 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 | ~39 min | 50 | Sat 48 · Sun 42 | 04:43 | 23:25 | Railway Station (adj) | Princes Street (west) (Stop PD) | Ferrytoll, North Queensferry & Queensferry |
| E1 | Ember | ~43 min | 40 | Sat 40 · Sun 40 | 05:31 | 03:45 | St John's & St Columba's Church (adj) | George Street (The Dome) (Stop GL) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rosyth 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 Rosyth to Edinburgh
- £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 Rosyth to Edinburgh?
2 routes run directly from Rosyth to Edinburgh: the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the E1 (Ember). The most frequent is the X55, 50 times each weekday — board at Railway Station (adj) and get off at Princes Street (west) (Stop PD), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rosyth to Edinburgh?
Around 39 minutes on the X55, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ferrytoll, North Queensferry, Queensferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rosyth to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:43 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rosyth to Edinburgh?
An adult single from Rosyth to Edinburgh is £8.80 on the X55 (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Railway Station (adj) to Princes Street (west) (Stop PD). 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.