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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sutherland by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus bus 805
    7h 54m

  2. Drive  219.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sutherlandcar car 219.3 mi
    4h 12m
    £54–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train Inverness - Wick
    7h 55m
    £67–161

  4. Bus via Station

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Stationbus bus 805
    8h 12m

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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Road End via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Road End via Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 7h 55m.

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