How to get from Edinburgh to Buckie by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Buckie in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 35 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to Shanks Lane, Buckie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 57 min.

357min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
Walk to Buckie
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    159 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053542
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Buckie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shanks Lane, Buckie
    ID 638052082
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buckie
    Walk to
    Buckie
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Buckie

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Buckie, Scotland is approximately 219.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 357 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Buckie by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Buckie, Scotland

Buckie is located at Buckie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Milton Drive, Buckie.

Bus stations close to Buckie:

  • Milton Drive, Buckie
  • Cluny Place, Buckie
  • Brodie Avenue, Buckie

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Buckie?

    The fastest way takes 357 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Buckie?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Buckie?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Aberdeen station near Buckie in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Buckie by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Buckie in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Buckie?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Buckie?

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Buckie in Scotland.

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