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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    4h 39m
    £109–189

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    7h 26m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    6h 50m
    £19–26

  4. Drive  118.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castlecar car 118.7 mi
    2h 22m
    £30–44

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    5h 43m
    £31–84

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  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Craigievar Castle, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Insch in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Crossroads Hotel in around 6h 50m.

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