The average train between Edinburgh and Neptune's Staircase takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Edinburgh to Neptune's Staircase. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Edinburgh and Neptune's Staircase. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Neptune's Staircase at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Fort William and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Neptune's Staircase. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Neptune's Staircase station via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Edinburgh to Neptune's Staircase train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Neptune's Staircase train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Fort William station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Neptune's Staircase is 153.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
