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

From Edinburgh to Caithness by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Caithness in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E6 bus and finally take the 280 bus from Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso station to Greenvale Farm, Barrock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 hr 29 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Caithness on the Moovit app.

869min
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - E6E6
Bus - 280280
Walk to Caithness
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAYLONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - E6E6
    Wait for bus
    E6
    Scrabster
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713343
    187 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
    ID 6700713983
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    John O Groats
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenvale Farm, Barrock
    ID 6700712472A
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Caithness
    Walk to
    Caithness
    4 Elzy Road, Staxigoe, Wick, Highland KW1 4QU, UK
    3.6 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Caithness

The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and Caithness, Highland is approximately 494.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 869 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Caithness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Edinburgh to Caithness

To check the bus and train timetable from Edinburgh to Caithness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Caithness), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 869 minutes, using Train line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line E6, Bus line 280.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Caithness?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 14 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Caithness?

    The LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Union Street, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Street, Inverness station near Caithness in Highland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Caithness in Highland by train and bus is about 14 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Street, Inverness stop, which is closest to Caithness in Highland.

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