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How to get fromEdinburgh to Dunnetby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 6 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
    £138–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 10m
    £28–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    8h 55m
    £47–122

  4. Drive  265.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunnetcar car 265.7 mi
    5h 32m
    £66–96

  5. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 59m
    £190–446

  6. Bus via George Street

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 34m
    £32–44

Edinburgh to Dunnet by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest 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, Sir George's Street Church, and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 9h 10m.

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