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How to get fromEdinburgh to Dornochby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dornoch by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    5h 43m
    £62–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    6h 10m
    £32–59

  3. Drive 195.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dornochcar car 195.5 mi
    3h 45m
    £48–69

  4. Bus via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornoch Academybus bus Ember
    6h 17m
    £37–68

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain train Inverness - Wick / ...
    6h 54m
    £81–183

Edinburgh to Dornoch by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Clydesdale Bank via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cathedral Square via Inverness, Tain, and Post Office in around 6h 54m.

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