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How to get fromEdinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminalby train, bus, car, plane or ferry

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

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  1. Train, bus via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 11m
    £50–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 18m
    £30–43

  3. Drive 263.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminalcar car 263.5 mi
    5h 11m
    £66–95

  4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane EDI - KOI
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 37m
    £180–440

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    8h 25m
    £65–185

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
    8h 35m
    £108–275

  7. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus X99
    8h 42m
    £44–65

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane plane GLA - KOI
    3. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 36m
    £214–471

Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Scrabster Ferry Terminal, 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 Ferry Terminal via Inverness and Thurso in around 8h 35m.

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