There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cullen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
3h 47m£133–172Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Squarebus 35
7h 31m£16–21Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Squarebus 35
5h 50m£31–84Drive 162.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Cullencar 162.2 mi
3h 17m£41–58Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Squarebus 35
6h 52m£19–27
Edinburgh to Cullen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cullen is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £15 - £21 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cullen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cullen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Square via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cullen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Huntly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cullen is 191 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cullen without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £130 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Cullen, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Cullen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Cullen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cullen is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £130 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cullen, Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly once a week. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Square via Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Cullen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Cullen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Huntly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cullen is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Edinburgh to Cullen.
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