What is the cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dunnet Head and Edinburgh is 292 miles. The road distance is 271.4 miles.

How do I travel from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 34m.

Can I drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dunnet Head to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rose Cottage to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 55m
£56–83
Bus via Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
8h 30m
£32–120
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 34m
£51–146
Drive 269.8 mi
1. Drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburghcar 269.8 mi
5h 29m
£67–96
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
5h 48m
£173–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rose Cottage to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 59m
£70–144
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 39m
£210–435
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
11h 5m
£99–266

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Dunnet Head, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Rose Cottage and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 34m.

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