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

From Edinburgh to Cromarty by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Cromarty in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Victoria Hall, Cromarty station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    ID 670061031
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Cromarty by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Cromarty in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Victoria Hall, Cromarty station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Queensferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    ID 670061031
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Cromarty

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cromarty, Scotland is approximately 340.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 289 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Cromarty 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 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Cromarty, Scotland

Cromarty is located at Cromarty, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cromarty Ferry Terminal, Cromarty.

Bus stations close to Cromarty:

  • Victoria Hall, Cromarty
  • The Links, Cromarty
  • Townlands Park, Cromarty

Ferry stations close to Cromarty:

  • Cromarty Ferry Terminal, Cromarty
  • Nigg Ferry Terminal, Nigg

From Edinburgh to Cromarty by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Cromarty in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 26A bus from Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station to Victoria Hall, Cromarty station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 26A26A
Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Queensferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    221 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Cromarty
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Hall, Cromarty
    ID 670061031
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 289 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 26A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Cromarty?

    The alternative route takes 324 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line M90, Bus line 26A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cromarty in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Cromarty in Scotland?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Cromarty in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Cromarty in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Cromarty in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Cromarty in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Cromarty in Scotland.

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