There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dunrobin StationX99
6h 16m£37–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dunrobin StationX99
6h 39m£36–49Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dunrobin StationX99
6h 17mDrive 205.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle205.2 mi
3h 52m£51–73Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunrobin CastleInverness - Wick
7h 5m£44–124
Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Dunrobin Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunrobin Castle via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Dunrobin Castle is 241 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs £35 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle is to bus via George Street which takes 6h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Dunrobin Castle, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle via George Street, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Dunrobin Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, and Dunrobin Castle in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–27
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Dunrobin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.
Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Dunrobin Castle.
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