There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin 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 Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castletrain Inverness - Wick
7h 8m£72–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Officebus Ember
8h 14m£25–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castletrain Inverness - Wick
7h 30m£54–112Drive 205.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castlecar 205.3 mi
4h 2m£51–74
Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Dunrobin Station via Inverness Union Street and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dunrobin Castle via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dunrobin Castle is 272 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dunrobin Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunrobin Castle via Inverness and Dunrobin Castle in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Dunrobin Castle via Inverness Union Street, Post Office, and Dunrobin Station in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Tain Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Edinburgh to Dunrobin Castle.
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