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How to get from Dalkeith to Edinburgh by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland: take the 29 bus from Tesco, Eskbank station to South Bridge, Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Bus - 2929
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Tesco, Eskbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dalkeith
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Silverknowes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200240130
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Eskbank station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Eskbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eskbank
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dalkeith to Edinburgh

The distance between Dalkeith, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 6.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dalkeith to Edinburgh by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dalkeith

Dalkeith is located at Dalkeith, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Tesco, Eskbank.

Bus stations close to Dalkeith:

  • Tesco, Eskbank
  • Eskbank
  • Muirpark, Eskbank

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is North Bridge, Old Town.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

By train

Take one direct train from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Eskbank station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Eskbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eskbank
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dalkeith to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dalkeith to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dalkeith and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland in 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 29 bus line goes from Silverknowes station near Dalkeith to South Bridge, Old Town station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Dalkeith and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dalkeith to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 29 bus from the Silverknowes stop near Dalkeith in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dalkeith and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the South Bridge, Old Town stop, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The last bus from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland is the Edinburgh - Gorebridge line. It leaves the Muirpark, Eskbank stop at 04:33.

  • When is the first train from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The first train from Dalkeith to Edinburgh in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Eskbank station at 08:26.

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