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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 Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain train
    3h 46m
    £36–119

  2. Drive 126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Forbescar car 126.8 mi
    2h 34m
    £31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M92
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Lawrence Roadbus bus M96
    4h 35m
    £46–61

  4. Bus via George Street

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Pitmachiebus bus Ember
    5h 38m

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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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Castle Forbes via Union Square Bus Station and Lawrence Road in around 4h 35m.

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