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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Buckie
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Buckie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £158.
Distance: 192 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £158 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Buckie:
A train is £122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Buckie costing on average £158.
Other travel options to Buckie take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 52m.
The journey is about 6m faster (3h 40m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly £9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£36 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Buckie by train or flight
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Buckie.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Buckie.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Buckie
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Buckie run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 19:37 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Buckie trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Buckie from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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London North Eastern Railway
FAQs: Edinburgh to Buckie train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Buckie 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 Buckie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Buckie
Most Edinburgh to Buckie trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Elgin station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Buckie train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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