What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Crathes Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Crathes Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Crathes Castle via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Crathes Castle is 146 miles. The road distance is 110.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle without a car is to train and line 202 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Crathes Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Crathes Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Crathes Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Crathes Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Crathes Castle is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Edinburgh to Crathes Castle.

Where can I stay near Crathes Castle?

There are 210+ hotels available in Crathes Castle.

Edinburgh to Crathes Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 202 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 202 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crathes Castlebus 201 / ...
3h 32m
£46–104
Drive 110.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Crathes Castlecar 110.1 mi
2h 10m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
4h 32m
£33–45
Bus via Aberdeen Union Street
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 11m
£31–40

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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