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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Wick is to bus via Town Hall which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Wick is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Wick. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Co-Op via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Wick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Wick via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Wick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Wick is 271 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Wick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Wick is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Wick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Wick is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Edinburgh to Wick.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Wick train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

Edinburgh to Wick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wick by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
7h 9m
Bus via Town Hall
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
7h 49m
£31–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Co-OpE6
7h 26m
Drive 255.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wick255.3 mi
5h
£63–90
Train, bus via Town Hall
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
7h 33m
£48–114
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to WickInverness - Wick
9h 6m
£41–109

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Wick.

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Co-Op via Union Street in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wick via Inverness in around 9h 6m.

Train operators

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