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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to bus via Perth which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 56m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Edinburgh is 294 miles. The road distance is 265.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £24 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £24 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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

Edinburgh is 1h behind Scrabster Ferry Terminal. It is currently 8:41 PM in Scrabster Ferry Terminal and 7:41 PM in Edinburgh.

Can I drive from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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 Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
7h 38m
£25–74
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 19m
£29–104
Drive 263.6 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburghcar 263.6 mi
5h 11m
£65–93
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
6h 58m
£180–430
Bus, train via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 49m
£25–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 15m
£52–118
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56
8h 56m
£43–61
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 24m
£59–249
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 48m
£197–438

Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Queensferry Street via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 19m.

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