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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Edinburgh is to train which costs £21 - £110 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at George Street via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Wick to Edinburgh?

The distance between Wick and Edinburgh is 265 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Wick to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Edinburgh bus from?

Wick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Wick to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £110 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Wick to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Wick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Edinburgh is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Wick to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Wick to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Wick to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, plane, ferry, or taxi

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 Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
6h 56m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 48m
£22–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 16m
£46–111
Drive 255 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Edinburghcar 255 mi
4h 59m
£63–90
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
9h 41m
£76–241
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
6h 59m
£32–66
Line 77 bus, ferry, taxi to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the taxi from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Post Officetaxi
4. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
7h 11m
£210–474
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 29m
£113–316

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 263.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to George Street via Bus Station Stance 3 and Union Street in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 48m.

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