There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melvich by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 37m£44–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
10h 4m£26–59Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
11h 58m£112–236Drive 253 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Melvichcar 253 mi
5h 26m£63–91Bus via George Street
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus Ember
10h 21m£30–42
Edinburgh to Melvich by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melvich is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melvich is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Melvich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Melvich Terrace via Bus Station Stance 3 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Melvich. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Melvich is 330 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melvich without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Melvich, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Melvich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Melvich train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melvich is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Melvich, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rowanbank via Inverness, Wick, Wick Co-op, and Bank of Scotland in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Melvich Terrace via Bus Station Stance 3, Sir George's Street Church, and Princes Street in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Wick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Melvich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Melvich train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Melvich is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Melvich.
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