Edinburgh to Dornoch train

Tue, Feb 24
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Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
Regiojet
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
1,000+ travel companies
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
Regiojet
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Dornoch

Showing times and prices for Feb 25

Cheapest price

€104

Average price

€104

Fastest journey

4 h 52 m

Average duration

4 h 52 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

220 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Dornoch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Dornoch will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €104.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Dornoch on Wed, Feb 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Feb 25 the direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .

On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

ScotRail
01:32PM4h52
Edinburgh
06:24PMDornoch
1041One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Dornoch

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dornoch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €104.

Distance: 220 km

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€104

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

5h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 50m

Average total duration

5h 20m

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30m

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Live departures

Edinburgh to Dornoch train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Dornoch trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 3:51 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
scotrail1:32 PM Edinburgh
4h52
6:24 PM Dornoch0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Dornoch

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Trains from Edinburgh to Dornoch run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €104 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 220 km distance in 4h 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €30
Distance
220 km
Average train duration
4h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
€104
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
4h 52m
First train
06:29
Last train
19:07
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €30

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Dornoch

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Dornoch by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dornoch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Dornoch can start from as little as €104 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Dornoch is €104; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Dornoch is 4h 52m to travel the 220 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Dornoch leaves at 6:29 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Edinburgh to Dornoch leaves at 7:07 PM.
A trip to Dornoch from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Dornoch is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Dornoch including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Dornoch

Edinburgh
Dornoch
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.

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