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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
38 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kinross to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 46 buses that leave Kinross for Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 21, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 36 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kinross to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $52 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 54m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:17AM | Arrival Time 12:58AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 12:51AM | Arrival Time 01:26AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 01:49AM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 03:22AM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 01:17PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 01:19PM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:12PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 02:19PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 03:12PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 03:19PM | Arrival Time 04:04PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:04PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 05:07PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 06:07PM | Arrival Time 06:52PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:07PM | Arrival Time 07:52PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:19PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:08PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 08:27PM | Arrival Time 09:08PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:58PM | Arrival Time 09:36PM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:06PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:19PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 09:37PM | Arrival Time 10:18PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:57PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:06PM | Arrival Time 10:57PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East Scotland | Departure Time 10:12PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 10:32PM | Arrival Time 11:13PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 11:17PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:27PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Kinross to Edinburgh buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:49 PM Park And Ride | 0h45 | 1:34 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:07 PM Park And Ride | 0h45 | 1:52 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Kinross Park And Ride | 0h45 | 1:55 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:17 PM Kinross Park And Ride | 1h02 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Park And Ride | 0h45 | 2:04 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Park And Ride | 0h45 | 2:34 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kinross to Edinburgh run on average 44 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 37 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
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