There are 4 ways to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh by car, train, or bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Caledonian Canal to Kingussiecar
- Take the train from Kingussie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 47m£45–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 41m£37–77Drive 155.3 mi
- Drive from Caledonian Canal to Edinburghcar 155.3 mi
3h 5m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 19m£41–65
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aberchalder and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Caledonian Canal and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberchalder station.
Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Caledonian Canal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Caledonian Canal to Queensferry Street via Aberchalder, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kingussie to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Caledonian Canal to Edinburgh.
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