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 via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £55 - £100 and takes 7h 42m.

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 30m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dunnet Head and Edinburgh is 290 miles. The road distance is 271.7 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 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 35m.

Can I drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dunnet Head to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 6 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 3X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
7h 29m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to InvernessWick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
8h 35m
£51–131
Drive 270.2 mi
1. Drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh270.2 mi
5h 30m
£66–96
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
7h 17m
£203–460
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Rose Cottage to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
7h 42m
£55–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rose Cottage to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
8h
£70–144

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to George Street via Rose Cottage, Bus Station Stance 3, and Union Street in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 35m.

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