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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
    £45–120

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dornochbus bus Ember
    6h 38m
    £23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Clydesdale Bankbus bus X99
    5h 58m
    £26–59

  4. Drive  195.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dornochcar car 195.5 mi
    3h 46m
    £49–71

  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
    £62–148

Edinburgh to Dornoch by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest 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 Queensferry Street to Clydesdale Bank via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 58m. 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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