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

By bus and train

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 40A bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Montrose Railway Station, Montrose station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Montrose station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40A40A
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40A40A
    Wait for bus
    40A
    Arbroath
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Railway Station, Montrose
    ID 6490IM033
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montrose
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    116 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 140 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 140 bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Arbroath station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Auchmithie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM387
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arbroath
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brechin to Edinburgh

The distance between Brechin, Edinburgh and Edinburgh, Edinburgh is approximately 99.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brechin to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brechin

Brechin is located at Brechin, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hotel, Brechin.

Bus stations close to Brechin:

  • Northern Hotel, Brechin
  • Bank Street, Brechin
  • Cfo-Op, Brechin

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Museum Of Childhood, Canongate.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Museum Of Childhood, Canongate
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 140 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the 140 bus from Mackie Motors, Brechin station to Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Arbroath station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Mackie Motors, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mackie Motors, Brechin
    ID 6490IM040
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Auchmithie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arbroath Railway Station, Arbroath
    ID 6490IM387
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arbroath
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 40A, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 140, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brechin and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brechin to Edinburgh?

    The 40A bus line goes from Mackie Motors, Brechin station near Brechin in Scotland to Arbroath station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Arbroath station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    The total travel time between Brechin in Scotland and Edinburgh in Edinburgh by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 40A bus from the Mackie Motors, Brechin stop near Brechin in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Arbroath station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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