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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 42m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Edinburgh and Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 293 miles. The road distance is 265.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

Scrabster Ferry Terminal is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:21 PM in Edinburgh and 5:21 PM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

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

Where can I stay near Scrabster Ferry Terminal?

There are 72+ hotels available in Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal 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 Ferry Terminalbus E6
7h 58m
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
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 42m
£36–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminalbus E6
8h 15m
Drive 263.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminalcar 263.5 mi
5h 11m
£65–94
Fly 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
£166–424
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
8h 35m
£47–129
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 Ferry Terminalbus
10h 13m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Scrabster Ferry Terminal.

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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 Union Street and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 58m. 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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