How to get from Edinburgh to Caithness by bus?

From Edinburgh to Caithness by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Caithness in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X99 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Drill Hall, Castletown station to Church, Scarfskerry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 13 min. The bus schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Caithness on the Moovit app.

493min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - X99X99
Bus - 8080
Walk to Caithness
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    235 min
  • 4
    Bus - X99X99
    Wait for bus
    X99
    Scrabster
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 6700712497
    201 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Drill Hall, Castletown
    ID 670085353
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    John O Groats
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Scarfskerry
    ID 6700713095
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caithness
    Walk to
    Caithness
    4 Elzy Road, Staxigoe, Wick, Highland KW1 4QU, UK
    300 m • 4 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 453.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 493 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Caithness by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Edinburgh to Caithness

To check the bus 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 routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 493 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line X99, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Caithness?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Caithness?

    The MEGABUS M90 bus line goes from Edinburgh Bus Station station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station near Caithness in Highland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Caithness in Highland by bus is about 8 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the MEGABUS M90 bus from the Edinburgh Bus Station stop near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the bus at the Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 stop, which is closest to Caithness in Highland.

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