How to get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X5 bus from The Pleasance, Aberlady station to Railway Station, Longniddry station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Longniddry station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Bus - X5X5
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from The Pleasance, Aberlady

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - X5X5
    Wait for bus
    X5
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longniddry
    ID 627003020110
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longniddry
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 124 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 124 bus from The Pleasance, Aberlady station to Railway Station, Longniddry station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Longniddry station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Bus - 124124
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from The Pleasance, Aberlady

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    West End
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longniddry
    ID 627003020110
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longniddry
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Edinburgh

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 15.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • South Bridge, Old Town
  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 124 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Edinburgh to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 124 bus from The Pleasance, Aberlady station to Railway Station, Longniddry station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Longniddry station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Bus - 124124
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from The Pleasance, Aberlady

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    West End
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longniddry
    ID 627003020110
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longniddry
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line X5, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 124, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

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

    The X5 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Edinburgh to Railway Station, Longniddry station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 33 min.

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

    Get on the X5 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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