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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castle Forbesby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeentrainEdinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain
    3h 38m
    £37–110

  2. Drive 126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Forbescar126.8 mi
    2h 34m
    £31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus StationbusM92
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Lawrence RoadbusM96
    4h 23m
    £46–61

  4. Bus via Market Place

    1. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphibusE1
    6h 24m

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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 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Castle Forbes via Union Square Bus Station and Lawrence Road in around 4h 23m.

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