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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halbeath to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Halbeath to Edinburgh:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halbeath to Edinburgh costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (37m by bus vs 39m by car) and save roughly €34 compared to fuel and tolls (€6 vs €40). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:19AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:49AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:09AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:23AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 06:53AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:27AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:21AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:03AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 09:47AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:23AM | Arrival Time 09:57AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:43AM | Arrival Time 10:17AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 09:53AM | Arrival Time 10:27AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:03AM | Arrival Time 10:37AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:13AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:43AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:53AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 11:33AM | Arrival Time 12:04PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 12:27PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:21PM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 12:57PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:33PM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 01:37PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 0h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €5 |
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Buses from Halbeath to Edinburgh run on average 56 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 53 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 31m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance onward, set dramatically on The Mound in the city centre.
Gallery of modern and contemporary art in a neoclassical building with sculpture park, strong changing exhibitions, and a peaceful setting.
Historic spine of the Old Town linking the castle and palace, lined with closes, landmarks, performers, shops, and layered city history.
Elegant shopping boulevard in the New Town with castle views, gardens below, major monuments, and strong access to central attractions.
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park climbed for sweeping city views, sunrise walks, and one of Edinburgh's most memorable outdoor experiences.
A rich savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats, suet, onion and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s national dish and central to Burns Suppers.
Mashed turnips and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This classic Scottish side is a staple of traditional Edinburgh meals.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions in milk or cream. Strongly linked to Scotland’s fishing heritage and widely loved in Edinburgh.
Refined Scottish fine dining in the Balmoral Hotel, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic oyster bar and restaurant serving Scottish seafood, shellfish and game in a lively, classic Victorian dining room.
Celebrated modern Scottish restaurant focused on local produce, creative small plates and a relaxed but high-quality neighbourhood feel.
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels surge in festival season, dining is mid-to-high, and transit is reasonable but not especially cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halbeath to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Halbeath to Edinburgh buses use the Dunfermline, Halbeath Park and Ride to Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Halbeath and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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