There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Keith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
3h 58m£22–104Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus StationM92
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven SquareM96
5h 3m£31–42Drive 151.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Keith151.5 mi
3h 2m£37–54Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
- Take the bus from Adelphi to Reidhaven SquareE7
5h 27m
Edinburgh to Keith by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Keith is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Keith is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Keith. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Reidhaven Square via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Keith station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Keith Station via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Keith is 181 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Keith without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £21 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Keith, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Keith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Keith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Keith is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £21 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Keith, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Keith Station via Aberdeen in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Reidhaven Square via Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Reidhaven Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Adelphi to Reidhaven Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Keith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Keith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Keith is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Keith.
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