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

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cathedral Square and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Dornoch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dornoch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Tain and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Dornoch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dornoch and Edinburgh is 202 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Edinburgh bus from?

Dornoch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cathedral Square station.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Edinburgh train from?

Dornoch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tain station.

Train or bus from Dornoch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Dornoch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dornoch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Dornoch to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dornoch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Dornoch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Edinburgh is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Dornoch to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2783+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dornoch to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 22m
£26–62
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dornoch to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
6h 20m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 23m
£42–122
Drive 195.9 mi
1. Drive from Dornoch to Edinburghcar 195.9 mi
3h 44m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 55m
£59–150

Dornoch to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 200.8 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Edinburgh Waverley via Post Office, Tain, and Inverness in around 6h 55m.

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