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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.
Cheapest price
kr56
Average price
kr56
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newport-On-Tay to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport-On-Tay to Edinburgh will cost around kr56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr56.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newport-On-Tay for Edinburgh on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.


Buses from Newport-On-Tay to Edinburgh run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr44 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price kr44 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 5 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr64 |
The table below shows live departures for Newport-On-Tay to Edinburgh buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 PM Newport-On-Tay | 2h00 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:55 PM Newport-On-Tay | 2h00 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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.
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Most Newport-On-Tay to Edinburgh buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Ingliston, Airport (Stance C). Use this guide to compare Newport-On-Tay 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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