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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Burghead is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Burghead is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Burghead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Burghead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kinloss Street via Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Burghead?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Burghead. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Burghead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Burghead is 207 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Burghead without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Edinburgh to Burghead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Burghead bus from?

Edinburgh to Burghead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Burghead train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Burghead?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Burghead is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Burghead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Burghead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to Burghead train arrive?

Edinburgh to Burghead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Burghead?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Burghead is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Burghead.

Where can I stay near Burghead?

There are 330+ hotels available in Burghead.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
5h 50m
£57–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 48m
£30–63
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Burgheadcar 168.3 mi
3h 19m
£41–60
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
6h 32m
£73–156
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 44m
£77–158

Edinburgh to Burghead by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kinloss Street via Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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