What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Hill Street via Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dingwall is 201 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dingwall without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dingwall bus from?

Edinburgh to Dingwall bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dingwall bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dingwall bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dingwall is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Edinburgh to Dingwall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall 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
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 34m
£46–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 41m
£20–29
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dingwallcar 167.9 mi
3h 4m
£41–59
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 44m
£27–38

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Dingwall.

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dingwall, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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