What is the cheapest way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Burghead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Burghead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Brander Street and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Burghead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Burghead and Edinburgh is 210 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.

How do I travel from Burghead to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Burghead to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Burghead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burghead to Edinburgh bus from?

Burghead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Burghead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Burghead to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Burghead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Burghead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Can I drive from Burghead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Burghead to Edinburgh is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Burghead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Burghead to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Burghead to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 51m
£89–166
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Pittodriebus Ember
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Pittodrie to George Streetbus Ember
8h 7m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 37m
£37–55
Drive 168.4 mi
1. Drive from Burghead to Edinburghcar 168.4 mi
3h 19m
£41–59

Burghead to Edinburgh by bus and train

6Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Burghead, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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