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

From Edinburgh to Tayport by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Tayport in Tayport, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Cupar station. Next, take the 42 bus from Railway Station, Cupar station to Victoria Road, Tayport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Walk to Tayport
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cupar
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Cupar
    ID 6500N0476
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Road, Tayport
    ID 6500N0088
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tayport
    Walk to
    Tayport
    Castle Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Tayport by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 42A

To get from Edinburgh to Tayport in Tayport, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leuchars station. Next, take the 42A bus from Railway Station, Leuchars station to Victoria Road, Tayport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 42A42A
Walk to Tayport
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuchars
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Leuchars
    ID 6500N0437
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Road, Tayport
    ID 6500N0088
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tayport
    Walk to
    Tayport
    Castle Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Tayport

The distance between Edinburgh, Tayport and Tayport, Tayport is approximately 91.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Tayport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tayport – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Tayport and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, City Centre.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, City Centre
  • Waterloo Place, City Centre
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), City Centre

Public transport stations close to Tayport, Tayport

Tayport is located at Castle Street, Tayport and the nearest public transport station is Tay Street, Tayport.

Train stations close to Tayport:

  • Broughty Ferry
  • Balmossie

Bus stations close to Tayport:

  • Tay Street, Tayport
  • Parish Church, Tayport
  • Victoria Road, Tayport

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Tayport by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 42A

To get from Edinburgh to Tayport in Tayport, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Leuchars station. Next, take the 42A bus from Railway Station, Leuchars station to Victoria Road, Tayport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 42A42A
Walk to Tayport
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuchars
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Leuchars
    ID 6500N0437
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 42A42A
    Wait for bus
    42A
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Road, Tayport
    ID 6500N0088
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tayport
    Walk to
    Tayport
    Castle Street
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tayport?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Tayport?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Cupar station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cupar station near Tayport in Tayport.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Tayport in Tayport by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Tayport?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Tayport?

    Get off the train at the Cupar stop, which is closest to Tayport in Tayport.

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