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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 46m
    £137–266

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 30m
    £37–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 14m
    £55–135

  4. Drive  265.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunnetcar car 265.7 mi
    5h 32m
    £66–95

  5. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 39m
    £212–452

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 36m
    £37–76

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 30m
    £253–526

Edinburgh to Dunnet by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunnet via Inverness and Thurso in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Telephone Kiosk via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sir Georges Street Church in around 9h 30m.

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