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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 40m
    £55–135

  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 56m
    £37–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    10h 48m
    £107–226

  4. Drive  270.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gillscar car 270.8 mi
    5h 39m
    £69–99

  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
    6h 22m
    £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
    10h 2m
    £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
    7h 13m
    £253–526

  8. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane ABZ - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 9m
    £215–451

Edinburgh to Gills by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bus Shelter via Inverness, Wick, and Bus Terminal in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Shelter via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland, and Sir Georges Street Church in around 9h 56m.

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