What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mey?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mey is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £50 - £75 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mey?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mey is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Mey?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Mey. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Royal Crescent via Union Street and Royal Bank of Scotland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mey?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mey is 309 miles. The road distance is 271.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Mey without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mey without a car is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Mey?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Mey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Mey bus from?

Edinburgh to Mey bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Mey?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mey is to bus which takes 9h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mey bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Mey bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Mey?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Mey is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Mey.

Where can I stay near Mey?

There are 103+ hotels available in Mey.

Edinburgh to Mey - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus E6
9h 3m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
11h 15m
£46–120
Drive 269.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Meycar 269.6 mi
5h 28m
£66–96
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EDI - INV
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus
11h 14m
Train, bus via Inverness
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotlandbus E6
9h 8m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 17m
£55–126
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
9h 33m
£53–73
Fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
8h 36m
£172–426

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Mey.

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Royal Crescent via Union Street and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Royal Crescent via Inverness, Wick, Bus Terminal, and Car Park in around 11h 15m.

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