There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 29m£50–81Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Fochabersbus Ember
5h 59m£24–39Drive 159.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Fochaberscar 159.4 mi
3h 14m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
6h 8m£36–63
Edinburgh to Fochabers by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Fochabers. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Fochabers via Aberdeen Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Fochabers. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Huntly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Fochabers is 188 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Fochabers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Fochabers train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fochabers is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Aberdeen, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fochabers, Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly once a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fochabers via Union Square Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Street in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Fochabers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Fochabers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Fochabers train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Huntly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fochabers is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Fochabers.
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