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

The cheapest way to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sutherland and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sutherland to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Road End and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via War Memorial and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Sutherland to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sutherland and Edinburgh is 250 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sutherland to Edinburgh bus from?

Sutherland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Durness Bus, depart from War Memorial station.

Train or bus from Sutherland to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Sutherland to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sutherland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by The Durness Bus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 6.

Can I drive from Sutherland to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sutherland to Edinburgh is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Sutherland to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2844+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Station Stance 6bus 805
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 3m
Drive 219.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sutherland to Edinburghcar 219.4 mi
4h 11m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Station Stance 6bus 805
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Lairg to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 42m
£79–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lairg to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
8h 7m
£59–113

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sutherland to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Road End to Edinburgh, Bus Station via War Memorial and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Edinburgh Waverley via Station, Lairg, and Inverness in around 7h 42m.

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