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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 Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    4h 16m
    £63–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bentsbus bus 218 / ...
    5h 50m
    £25–36

  3. Drive 126.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Forbescar car 126.8 mi
    2h 34m
    £32–46

  4. Bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bridge of Bentsbus bus 218 / ...
    6h 14m
    £25–33

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  • Distance: 161.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Castle Forbes via Union Square Bus Station and Bridge of Bents in around 5h 50m.

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