There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
1h 45m£38–81Drive 76.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Ethie Castlecar 76.1 mi
1h 43m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Inverkeilorbus Ember
3h 20m£26–35Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk092 / ...
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Chance Innbus X7
3h 27m£25–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Inverkeilor via Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Arbroath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ethie Castle is 81 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Ethie Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Ethie Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ethie Castle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Ethie Castle via Dundee station, Dundee South Marketgait, and Inverkeilor in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Inverkeilor
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Chance Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Ethie Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee station.
Edinburgh to Ethie Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arbroath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ethie Castle is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Ethie Castle.
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