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

From Limekilns to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Limekilns to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the DF7 bus from Promenade, Charlestown station to Tesco Supermarket, Rosyth station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Rosyth station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Bus - DF7DF7
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Promenade, Charlestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Limekilns
  • 2
    Bus - DF7DF7
    Wait for bus
    DF7
    Dunfermline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tesco Supermarket, Rosyth
    ID 6500D0245
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rosyth
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Limekilns to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Limekilns to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DF7 bus from Promenade, Charlestown station to Queensferry Road, Rosyth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X55 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - DF7DF7
Bus - X55X55
Bus - 4343
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Promenade, Charlestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Limekilns
  • 2
    Bus - DF7DF7
    Wait for bus
    DF7
    Dunfermline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Road, Rosyth
    ID 6500D0252
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St John's & St Columba's Church, Rosyth
    ID 6500D0254
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200205203
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Limekilns to Edinburgh

The distance between Limekilns, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 30.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Limekilns 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 Limekilns

Limekilns is located at Limekilns, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Promenade, Charlestown.

Train stations close to Limekilns:

  • Rosyth
  • Dunfermline Town

Bus stations close to Limekilns:

  • Promenade, Charlestown
  • Pier, Limekilns
  • Saltpans, Charlestown

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Museum Of Childhood, Canongate.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • Leith Street, Greenside
  • South Bridge, Old Town

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From Limekilns to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Limekilns to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DF7 bus from Promenade, Charlestown station to Queensferry Road, Rosyth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X55 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - DF7DF7
Bus - X55X55
Bus - 4343
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Promenade, Charlestown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Limekilns
  • 2
    Bus - DF7DF7
    Wait for bus
    DF7
    Dunfermline
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Road, Rosyth
    ID 6500D0252
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St John's & St Columba's Church, Rosyth
    ID 6500D0254
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X55X55
    Wait for bus
    X55
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200205203
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line DF7, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line DF7, Bus line X55, Bus line 43.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The DF7 bus line goes from Dunfermline station near Limekilns to Tesco Supermarket, Rosyth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Tesco Supermarket, Rosyth station near Edinburgh in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Limekilns and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the DF7 bus from the Dunfermline stop near Limekilns in Scotland.

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

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

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