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

From Edinburgh to Fochabers by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 10 bus from The Square, Huntly station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min.

283min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    142 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntly
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Huntly
    ID 630030981
    760 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Elgin
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051042
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Fochabers by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 35

To get from Edinburgh to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 35 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min.

326min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
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
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053542
    910 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Buckie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051041
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Fochabers

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fochabers, Scotland is approximately 306.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 283 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Fochabers 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 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Fochabers, Scotland

Fochabers is located at Fochabers, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is East Street, Fochabers.

Bus stations close to Fochabers:

  • East Street, Fochabers
  • Milnes Primary School, Fochabers
  • The Square, Fochabers

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Fochabers by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 35

To get from Edinburgh to Fochabers in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 35 bus from Bus Station, Elgin station to East Street, Fochabers station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min.

326min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
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
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053542
    910 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Buckie
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Street, Fochabers
    Ride to bus station
    East Street, Fochabers
    ID 638051041
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 283 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 326 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fochabers?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Fochabers?

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

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Fochabers in Scotland by train and bus is about 4 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Aberdeen station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

    Get off the train at the Aberdeen stop, which is closest to Fochabers in Scotland.