There are 5 ways to get from Appin to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North Ballachulish to George Streetbus Ember
4h 44m£16–23Train
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
5h 41m£45–94Drive 129 mi
- Drive from Appin to Edinburghcar 129 mi
2h 46m£32–46Bus via Police Station
- Take the bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
5h 33m£28–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appin to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 56m£39–56
Appin to Edinburgh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Appin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Appin and arriving at George Street via North Ballachulish. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Appin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Appin and Edinburgh is 139 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Appin to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs £15 - £23.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Appin to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Appin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from North Ballachulish station.
Appin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs £15 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Appin, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from North Ballachulish to George Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appin to Edinburgh Waverley via Oban Bus Station, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from North Ballachulish to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Appin to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Appin to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- West Coast Motors
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Booking & Getting There
Appin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Appin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appin to Edinburgh is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Appin to Edinburgh.
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