The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Queensferry
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Queensferry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Queensferry will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Queensferry without transferring at least once.
01:24AM6h05Edinburgh07:29AMShotton$1321One-way1 transfer
08:12PM4h42Edinburgh12:54AMShotton$1351One-way1 transfer
01:24AM5h36Edinburgh07:00AMShotton$2061One-way2 transfers
06:52AM4h07Edinburgh10:59AMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
08:53AM4h05Edinburgh12:58PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
08:53AM4h05Edinburgh12:58PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
04:52PM4h05Edinburgh08:57PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
10:52AM4h06Edinburgh02:58PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
12:52PM4h06Edinburgh04:58PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
02:52PM4h06Edinburgh06:58PMShotton$2531One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Queensferry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Queensferry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Queensferry train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Queensferry trains for tomorrow, Monday, March 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:24 AM Edinburgh | 5h36 | 7:00 AM Shotton | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:24 AM Edinburgh | 6h05 | 7:29 AM Shotton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Edinburgh | 4h07 | 10:59 AM Shotton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Edinburgh | 4h05 | 12:58 PM Shotton | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Edinburgh | 4h06 | 2:58 PM Shotton | 1 transfer |
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Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Queensferry by train or bus
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Queensferry trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_transpennine_express or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Queensferry.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh to Queensferry.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of first_transpennine_express or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Queensferry.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Queensferry.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Queensferry
Trains from Edinburgh to Queensferry run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 15m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Scotrail, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Queensferry trainsScotrail, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Queensferry from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Queensferry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Queensferry by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Queensferry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Queensferry
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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