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How to get fromScrabster to Edinburghby bus, train, car, ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetbusE6
    2. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetbusE9
    7h 18m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thurso to InvernesstrainWick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleytrainInverness - Edinburgh
    8h 21m
    £29–104

  3. Drive 263.8 mi

    1. Drive from Scrabster to Edinburghcar263.8 mi
    5h 12m
    £65–93

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeKOI - EDI
    6h 55m
    £170–420

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetbusE6
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleytrainInverness - Edinburgh
    7h 50m

  6. Bus via Sir Georges Street Church

    1. Take the bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus Station Stance 3busX99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationbusM90
    8h 41m
    £38–77

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to George Street via Union Street in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 21m.

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