The average train between Glen Nevis and Edinburgh takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Glen Nevis to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Glen Nevis and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glen Nevis is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glen Nevis to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glen Nevis station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Glen Nevis to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Glen Nevis to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Glen Nevis and Edinburgh is 150.1 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 59m.