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

The cheapest way to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh is to bus via Bus Terminal which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 44m.

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 12m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Halkirk and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Halkirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Halkirk and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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 288 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 bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 Halkirk 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 bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 8h 8m.

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 12m to drive from Halkirk to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Halkirk to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Halkirk to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Halkirk to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
7h 38m
£38–79
Bus via Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
8h 44m
£28–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Halkirk to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 39m
£54–139
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Halkirk to Edinburghcar 257 mi
5h 12m
£64–93
Train
1. Take the train from Georgemas Junction to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 8m
£104–225

Halkirk to Edinburgh by bus and train

21Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.6 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Halkirk to Queensferry Street via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Halkirk to Edinburgh Waverley via Georgemas Junction and Inverness in around 8h 8m.

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