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How to get fromEdinburgh to Dounreayby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    9h 26m
    £55–135

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    10h 19m
    £44–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    10h 6m
    £52–95

  4. Train, bus via Wick

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train
    3. Take the bus from River Street to Site Road Endbus bus 276 / ...
    11h 10m

  5. Drive  258.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dounreaycar car 258.5 mi
    5h 37m
    £66–94

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  • Distance: 328.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dounreay via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, Princes Street, and Achvarasdal Junction in around 10h 6m.

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