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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to North Queensferry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to North Queensferry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 12m sooner (21m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to North Queensferry
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and North Queensferry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in North Queensferry station (NQU).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to North Queensferry by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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