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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ferness is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ferness is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ferness?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ferness. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Auldearn via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ferness?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ferness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aviemore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ferness?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ferness is 183 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ferness without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Ferness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ferness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ferness train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ferness?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ferness is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ferness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Ferness train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ferness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Ferness?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ferness is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Ferness.

Where can I stay near Ferness?

There are 942+ hotels available in Ferness.

Edinburgh to Ferness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ferness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 17m
£74–159
Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fernesscar 147.4 mi
2h 49m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 28m
£57–91
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 40m
£57–91

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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