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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Scottish Highlandsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Scottish Highlands by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel via George Street

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    4h 23m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    5h 25m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    4h 46m

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  • Distance: 142.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Castle to Scottish Highlands. However, you can walk to George Street, take the bus to Fort William, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Scottish Highlands via Edinburgh Waverley and Fort William in around 5h 25m.

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