There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 55m£39–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Fordounbus Ember
3h 42m£24–31Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Springbank Terracebus M9 / ...
3h 5m£31–52Drive 98.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castlecar 98.4 mi
2h 3m£25–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Springbank Terrace via Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Laurencekirk via Montrose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Drumtochty Castle is 107 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Drumtochty Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Drumtochty Castle via Seagate Bus Station and Springbank Terrace in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Springbank Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–14
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Fordoun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Drumtochty Castle.
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