What is the cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £160 - £470.

Is there a direct bus between Dunnet Head and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Castletown and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Dunnet Head and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dunnet Head and Edinburgh is 296 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunnet Head to Edinburgh bus from?

Dunnet Head to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Castletown station.

Where do I catch the Dunnet Head to Edinburgh train from?

Dunnet Head to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Dunnet Head to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunnet Head to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunnet Head to Edinburgh is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dunnet Head to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

How to get fromDunnet Head to Edinburgh

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 7 ways to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, taxi, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Castletown to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 53m
£77–126
Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunnet Head to Edinburghcar 270.6 mi
5h 38m
£67–97
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
8h 37m
£158–289
Taxi, ferry, bus to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the taxi from Dunnet Head to Gills Bay Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Ferry terminal to Travel Centrebus
4. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
5h 48m
£265–514
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Castletown to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
8h 16m
£76–126
Fly Wick to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane WIC - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 24m
£166–464
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Gills Bay Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Hope 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
6h 48m
£303–591

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

£168Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 294 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Dunnet Head, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Castletown, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dunnet Head to Edinburgh Waverley via Thurso and Inverness in around 8h 37m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.