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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is to bus via Dundee which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Barclay Street via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Stonehaven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stonehaven. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stonehaven?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stonehaven is 113 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £90.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaven takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stonehaven bus from?

Edinburgh to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stonehaven train from?

Edinburgh to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stonehaven bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Stonehaven bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stonehaven train arrive?

Edinburgh to Stonehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stonehaven station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stonehaven is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Edinburgh to Stonehaven.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Stonehaven?

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Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 378+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Edinburgh to Stonehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stonehaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaventrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 9m
£25–90
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus Ember
4h 2m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
3h 47m
£22–31
Drive 105.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stonehavencar 105.2 mi
2h 1m
£26–37

Edinburgh to Stonehaven by train

105Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaven every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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