What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Eilean Donan?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen Union Street and arriving at Bridge Road End via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan?

The distance between Aberdeen and Eilean Donan is 178 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Eilean Donan bus from?

Aberdeen to Eilean Donan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Eilean Donan bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Eilean Donan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where can I stay near Eilean Donan?

There are 289+ hotels available in Eilean Donan.

Aberdeen to Eilean Donan - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Aberdeen to Eilean Donan by train or bus

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bridge Road Endbus 917
5h 11m
£45–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bridge Road Endbus 917
6h 5m
£25–42

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Distance: 177.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Eilean Donan, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Bridge Road End via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 5m.

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