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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Insch is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £15 - £21 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Insch is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Insch?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Insch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Insch?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Insch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Insch via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Insch?

The distance between Edinburgh and Insch is 156 miles. The road distance is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Insch without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Insch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Insch bus from?

Edinburgh to Insch bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Insch train from?

Edinburgh to Insch train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Insch?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Insch is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Insch bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Insch bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Insch train arrive?

Edinburgh to Insch train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Insch?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Insch is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Insch.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Insch?

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Where can I stay near Insch?

There are 143+ hotels available in Insch.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inschtrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
4h 3m
£39–99
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
6h 24m
£16–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 45m
£19–26
Drive 133.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Inschcar 133.3 mi
2h 43m
£33–48

Edinburgh to Insch by train

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Insch via Aberdeen in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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