What is the cheapest way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Halkirk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Halkirk to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Sinclair Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Wick Co-op and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Halkirk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Halkirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Georgemas Junction and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

The distance between Halkirk and Edinburgh is 333 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

How do I travel from Halkirk to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halkirk to Edinburgh bus from?

Halkirk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Wick Co-op station.

Where do I catch the Halkirk to Edinburgh train from?

Halkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Georgemas Junction station.

Train or bus from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Wick Co-op, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Halkirk to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Halkirk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Halkirk to Edinburgh train arrive?

Halkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Halkirk to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Halkirk to Edinburgh is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Halkirk to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3009+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Halkirk to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Georgemas Junction to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 8m
£124–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
9h 10m
£34–64
Bus via Wick Co-op
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
8h 41m
£44–80
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Halkirk to Edinburghcar 257 mi
5h 11m
£63–91
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
7h 47m
£191–437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 45m
£69–170
Fly Wick John O' Groats Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 26m
£153–421
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 31m
£203–472

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 331.1 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Halkirk to Edinburgh Waverley via Georgemas Junction and Inverness in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sinclair Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Wick Co-op, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 41m.

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