There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction 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, bus
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castlebus Ember
2h 37m£22–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Dunnottar Castlebus Ember
3h 52m£16–23Drive 104.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junctioncar 104.6 mi
2h£26–38Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Dunnottar Junctionbus X7
5h 19m£20–31
Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction is to drive which takes 2h and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Dunnottar Castle via Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dunnottar Junction is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £22 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Edinburgh to Dunnottar Junction.
There are 649+ hotels available in Dunnottar Junction.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dunnottar Junction, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Dunnottar Castle via Dundee station and Dundee South Marketgait in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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
- £20–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Queensferry Street to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Dunnottar Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Dunnottar Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Montrose High Street to Dunnottar Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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