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How to get fromEdinburgh to Melnessby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station to Post Officebus bus 2
    8h 47m

  2. Drive 244.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melnesscar car 244.4 mi
    4h 43m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus bus 805
    3. Take the bus from War Memorial to Post Officebus bus 2
    8h 51m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station to Post Officebus bus 2
    8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Post Office via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial in around 8h 51m.

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