What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to rideshare which costs £6 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Blackness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Dundee. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Blackness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dundee. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Blackness is 58 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Blackness without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blackness bus from?

Edinburgh to Blackness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blackness train from?

Edinburgh to Blackness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Blackness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blackness is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackness bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dundee station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Blackness train arrive?

Edinburgh to Blackness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Blackness is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Blackness.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Book your Edinburgh to Blackness train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Book your Edinburgh to Blackness bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Blackness?

There are 910+ hotels available in Blackness.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Blackness?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh and Blackness. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh to Blackness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Blackness by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
1h 25m
£13–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Dundeerideshare 55.3 mi
1h 26m
£6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
1h 50m
£8–13
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dundeebus Uk095 / ...
2h 5m
£9–14
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station #2
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M92
2h 8m
£12–23
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Blacknesscar 55.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20

Edinburgh to Blackness by train

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blackness, Dundee City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee station hourly. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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