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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh Bus Station which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Scrabster and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scrabster and Edinburgh is 293 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scrabster to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Scrabster to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Scrabster to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scrabster to Edinburgh?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Scrabster to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Scrabster 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 Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus E6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
7h 29m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 20m
£29–119
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Edinburghcar 263.4 mi
5h 11m
£65–94
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
£168–426
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus E6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 49m
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
8h 48m
£43–58
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
10h 21m
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 47m
£205–491

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scrabster to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 291.4 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 20m.

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