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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melvich 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 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 37m
    £44–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus bus X99
    9h 57m
    £26–59

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain train Inverness - Wick
    11h 58m
    £112–237

  4. Drive  253 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melvichcar car 253 mi
    5h 26m
    £63–91

  5. Bus via George Street

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus Ember
    10h 21m
    £30–42

Edinburgh to Melvich by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rowanbank via Inverness, Wick, Wick Co-op, and Bank of Scotland in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Melvich Terrace via Bus Station Stance 3, Sir George's Street Church, and Princes Street in around 9h 57m.

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