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

The cheapest way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dornoch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dornoch to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Dornoch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dornoch and Edinburgh is 204 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dornoch to Edinburgh bus from?

Dornoch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Cathedral Square station.

Where does the Dornoch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dornoch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dornoch to Edinburgh is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Dornoch to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dornoch to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dornoch to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 19m
£26–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 23m
£42–122
Drive 195.9 mi
1. Drive from Dornoch to Edinburghcar 195.9 mi
3h 44m
£49–71
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Cathedral Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 22m
£26–62

Dornoch to Edinburgh by bus

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Cathedral Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 19m.

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