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 station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 267 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 7h 12m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 7h 12m and costs £30 - £70. 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Wick to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, 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 Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 12m
£33–66
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
£47–111
Drive 255 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Edinburghcar 255 mi
4h 59m
£62–89
Bus, 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 46m
£76–231
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
7h 16m
£24–71
Bus, 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 38m
£113–249

Wick to Edinburgh by bus

28Weekly Buses

7h 16mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.9 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 48m.

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