There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 39m£109–189Bus via Dundee
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee stationbus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus 202
6h 45m£18–26Drive 118.7 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castlecar 118.7 mi
2h 22m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus 202
5h 43m£31–84Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Dundee Mill O' Mainsbus
- Take the bus from Hebrides Drive to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus 202
7h 6m£21–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle is to bus via Dundee which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Crossroads Hotel via Overgate and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Insch via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Craigievar Castle is 173 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 45m.
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 Queensferry Street, Dundee station, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, and Crossroads Hotel in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Insch
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Dundee Mill O' Mains
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Hebrides Drive to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–23
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Hebrides Drive to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.
Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Craigievar Castle.
There are 264+ hotels available in Craigievar Castle.




























