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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Scrabster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Scrabster is 320 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus via Inverness which takes 8h 11m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Scrabster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs £2 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Scrabster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Scrabster is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 105+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Edinburgh to Scrabster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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Train, bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
8h 11m
£48–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
8h 18m
£2–87
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scrabstercar 263.4 mi
5h 11m
£65–93
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
7h 50m
£176–424
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
8h 22m
£76–169
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 36m
£89–213
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 Ferry Terminalbus X99
8h 39m
£43–64
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
7h 27m
£66–402
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EDI - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
10h 33m
£50–266

Edinburgh to Scrabster by train and bus

28Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.9 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Inverness Union Street in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Scrabster via Inverness and Thurso in around 8h 36m.

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