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

From Brechin to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E1 bus from Bank Street, Brechin station to Stobswell station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Bus - 1717
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Leaves from Bank Street, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Street, Brechin
    ID 6490IM460
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stobswell
    ID 6400PT1708
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Ninewells
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitehall Street, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400L0005
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    81 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brechin to Edinburgh by bus and train via E1 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the E1 bus from Bank Street, Brechin station to Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bank Street, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Street, Brechin
    ID 6490IM460
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400LL99
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    87 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 135.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 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 Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brechin to Edinburgh by bus and train via E1 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Brechin to Edinburgh in Edinburgh, take the E1 bus from Bank Street, Brechin station to Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Dundee station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E1E1
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bank Street, Brechin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank Street, Brechin
    ID 6490IM460
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - E1E1
    Wait for bus
    E1
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slessor Gardens, Dundee City Centre
    ID 6400LL99
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dundee
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line E1, Bus line 17, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line E1, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brechin and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brechin to Edinburgh?

    The E1 bus line goes from Bank Street, Brechin station near Brechin in Scotland to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Edinburgh 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 20 min.

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

    Get on the E1 bus from the Bank Street, 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 Edinburgh station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • When is the first bus from Brechin to Edinburgh?

    The first bus from Brechin in Scotland to Edinburgh in Edinburgh is Dundee City Centre - Edinburgh. It leaves the Bank Street, Brechin stop at 08:36.

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