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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nigg is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nigg is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nigg?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Nigg. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Mains Farm via Inverness Union Street, Library and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nigg?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nigg is 251 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nigg without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 47m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Nigg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nigg bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Nigg?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nigg is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £60 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nigg bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Nigg?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Nigg is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Nigg.

Where can I stay near Nigg?

There are 839+ hotels available in Nigg.

Edinburgh to Nigg - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nigg by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the taxi from Nairn to Niggtaxi
5h 47m
£150–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 27m
£9–60
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Victoria Hallbus 26 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Victoria Hall to Niggtaxi
6h 16m
£105–136
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Niggcar 188.6 mi
3h 30m
£46–67
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Victoria Hallbus 26 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Victoria Hall to Niggtaxi
6h 6m
£129–233
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain Inverness - Wick / ...
7h 33m
£61–157

Edinburgh to Nigg by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Nigg.

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nigg, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Mains Farm via Inverness, Tain, and Bus Depot in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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