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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkeld is to bus via Perth Bus Station which costs £12 - £18 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkeld is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunkeld?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Inver. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dunkeld?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunkeld & Birnam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunkeld?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunkeld is 85 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkeld without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £12 - £80.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunkeld & Birnam takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunkeld bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunkeld train from?

Edinburgh to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dunkeld?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunkeld is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £12 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunkeld bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inver station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunkeld train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunkeld & Birnam station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunkeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunkeld is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunkeld.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Dunkeld?

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Where can I stay near Dunkeld?

There are 491+ hotels available in Dunkeld.

Edinburgh to Dunkeld - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain Edinburgh - Inverness
1h 37m
£12–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverbus Ember
1h 47m
Drive 57.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunkeldcar 57.9 mi
1h 6m
£15–21
Bus via Perth Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Perth Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Royal Dunkeld Hotelbus 34A / ...
2h 52m
£12–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
2. Take the bus from Mill Street to Royal Dunkeld Hotelbus 34A / ...
2h 59m
£14–80

Edinburgh to Dunkeld by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunkeld & Birnam 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inver every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 47m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 3 hours.

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