Our Cruiselink X99 is extremely popular with visitors arriving by cruise ship into Queensferry, providing direct, convenient and comfortable travel to the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre.
Cruiselink X99 will operate at least every 20 minutes (more frequently for larger ships) starting with the first tender arrival and with the last bus returning to Hawes Pier 30 minutes before the last tender.
Cruiselink X99 Timetable
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | First X99 from Hawes Pier | Last X99 from city centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May | Volendam | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 18 May | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 29 May | Nieuw Statendam | 10:00 | 23:00 | 10:45 | 21:20 |
| 30 May | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 03 June | Nieuw Statendam | 07:00 | 17:00 | 07:45 | 15:20 |
| 08 June | Britannia | 07:45 | 18:00 | 08:30 | 16:20 |
| 11 June | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 15 June | Sky Princess | 07:00 | 19:00 | 07:45 | 17:20 |
| 23 June | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 26 June | Nieuw Statendam | 08:45 | 23:00 | 09:30 | 21:20 |
| 01 July | Emerald Princess | 07:00 | 19:00 | 07:45 | 17:20 |
| 05 July | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 15 July | Emerald Princess | 07:45 | 20:00 | 08:30 | 18:20 |
| 17 July | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 24 July | Rotterdam | 08:45 | 23:00 | 09:30 | 21:20 |
| 29 July | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 22 August | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 26 August | Nieuw Statendam | 07:00 | 17:00 | 07:45 | 15:20 |
| 27 August | Aurora | 08:00 | 18:00 | 08:45 | 16:20 |
| 02 September | Regal Princess | 07:45 | 19:00 | 08:30 | 17:20 |
| 06 September | Regal Princess | 07:00 | 18:00 | 07:45 | 16:20 |
| 11 September | Costa Faviolsa | 08:00 | 18:00 | 08:45 | 16:20 |
| 24 September | Queen Mary 2 | 08:00 | 18:00 | 08:45 | 16:20 |
| 25 September | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 06 October | Regal Princess | 08:00 | 19:00 | 08:45 | 17:20 |
| 09 October | Artania | 07:45 | 18:00 | 08:30 | 16:20 |
Where to board?
Our fast and frequent service departs from Hawes Pier (Queensferry) to the city centre, with an approximate journey time of just 30 minutes. Buses will arrive/depart in the city centre at the east end of George Street, just outside the Hard Rock Cafe.
Tickets & Fares
Tickets can be purchased directly from your bus driver. Cash and contactless payments are accepted (‘chip & pin’ will be available at Hawes Pier)
Roundtrip on Cruiselink X99
(Network DAYticket valid on Lothian, Lothian Country Buses, East Coast Buses and Edinburgh Tram)
- Adult Roundtrip: £12.50
- Child (5-15 yrs) Roundtrip: £6.25
Single journey on Cruiselink X99
Adult single ticket: £7.00
Child (5-15 yrs) single ticket: £3.50
Roundtrip + City Tour ticket
(Network DAYticket and an Edinburgh Bus Tours City Tour)
- Adult: £30.50
- Student/Senior: £28.50
- Child: £6.25*
*with accompanying adult
Journey Planning
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Explore Edinburgh
Explore with Edinburgh Bus Tours… the only ticket you need!
If you’re arriving into Edinburgh with only a handful of hours to spare and want to take in as much of this stunning city as possible, there’s only one ticket you need.
Edinburgh Bus Tours offer three different tour experiences to suit all tastes and interests! Tickets are valid for a minimum of 24 hours and you can hop-on, hop-off as much as you like. Purchase directly from one of our ticket sellers or online at Edinburgh Bus Tours.
The CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour (red tour bus) boasts a multilingual audio commentary including children’s Horrible Histories commentary (in English only) narrated by author, Terry Deary. The full tour lasts around an hour and takes in the Old Town and Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament, and historic Grassmarket.
The Edinburgh Tour (green tour bus) is led by an expert live guide who will show you all the top sights in the city, sharing facts and stories, pointing out landmarks of historical importance. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and Georgian New Town at your leisure.
The Regal Tour (blue tour bus) features a multilingual audio commentary and lasts around 80 minutes, travelling north of the city centre to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the bustling, vibrant communities of Leith and Newhaven.
