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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Brechin is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Brechin is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Brechin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haymarket and arriving at Brechin. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Brechin?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Brechin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Montrose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Brechin?

The distance between Edinburgh and Brechin is 97 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brechin without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £23 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Brechin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brechin bus from?

Edinburgh to Brechin bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Brechin train from?

Edinburgh to Brechin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Brechin?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Brechin is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £23 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brechin bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Brechin bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Brechin station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Brechin train arrive?

Edinburgh to Brechin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Brechin?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Brechin is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Brechin.

Where can I stay near Brechin?

There are 306+ hotels available in Brechin.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 30m
£23–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haymarket to Brechinbus Ember
2h 59m
£11–16
Drive 78.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Brechincar 78.9 mi
1h 41m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Brechinbus Ember
2h 50m
£19–47

Edinburgh to Brechin by train and bus

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.8 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Brechin hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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