There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 17m£71–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bentsbus 218 / ...
5h 50m£26–37Bus via Kinross
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bentsbus 218 / ...
5h 49m£34–58Drive 126.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Forbescar 126.8 mi
2h 34m£31–45
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Castle Forbes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bridge of Bents via Park and Ride and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Insch via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Castle Forbes is 163 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Castle Forbes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Castle Forbes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Kinross, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castle Forbes, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Castle Forbes via Aberdeen and Insch in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Castle Forbes via Park and Ride, Union Square Bus Station, and Bridge of Bents in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Insch
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
Bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bents
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bents
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Castle Forbes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Park and Ride station.
Edinburgh to Castle Forbes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Castle Forbes is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Castle Forbes.
There are 188+ hotels available in Castle Forbes.




























