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Compare train for Queensferry to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Queensferry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 7m faster (20m by train vs 27m by car) and roughly $118 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 vs $127). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Queensferry to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Queensferry to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 AM0h20Queensferry7:25 AMEdinburgh$91One-way0 transfers
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7:05 AM0h20Queensferry7:25 AMEdinburgh$91One-way0 transfers
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7:05 AM0h20Queensferry7:25 AMEdinburgh$91One-way0 transfers
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8:05 AM0h20Queensferry8:25 AMEdinburgh$91One-way0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Queensferry and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dalmeny station (DAM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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