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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durness 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 Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus bus 805
    7h 51m

  2. Drive 257.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durnesscar car 257.9 mi
    4h 55m
    £63–91

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus bus 805
    7h 58m

  4. Bus via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Post Officebus bus 805
    8h 6m

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Durness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Post Office via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 7h 58m.

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