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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Watten is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Watten is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Watten?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Watten. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Watten via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Watten?

The distance between Edinburgh and Watten is 305 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watten without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Watten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Watten bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Watten?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Watten is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £300 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Watten bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Watten?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Watten is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Watten.

Where can I stay near Watten?

There are 110+ hotels available in Watten.

Edinburgh to Watten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Watten by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wattenbus Ember
7h 46m
£50–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wattenbus Ember
7h 53m
£29–42
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wattencar 256.2 mi
5h 2m
£64–92
Bus via Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Terminalbus X99
8h 51m
£42–65
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
9h 49m
£112–292

Edinburgh to Watten by train and bus

28Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.3 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Watten via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Inverness, Wick, and Co-Op in around 9h 49m.

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