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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dunnet?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dunnet. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Telephone Kiosk via Inverness Union Street and Royal Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dunnet?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dunnet is 346 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dunnet bus from?

Edinburgh to Dunnet bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dunnet?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dunnet bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dunnet bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dunnet?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunnet is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunnet.

Where can I stay near Dunnet?

There are 111+ hotels available in Dunnet.

Edinburgh to Dunnet - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunnet by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 46m
£134–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
9h 9m
£40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
8h 59m
£65–171
Drive 265.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dunnetcar 265.6 mi
5h 29m
£66–94
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 80 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Telephone Kioskbus
7h 41m
£198–454
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 11m
£47–72
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
7h 24m
£72–352
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
8h 35m
£220–477

Edinburgh to Dunnet by train and bus

46Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest 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, and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 9h 9m.

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