There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Corranbus Ember
- Take the bus from Slipway to Shopbus 506
5h 43m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochailorttrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 53m£148–230Drive 176.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Acharaclecar 176.9 mi
3h 45m£44–64Bus via Public Toilets
- Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus
- Take the bus from Public Toilets to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 915 / ...
- Take the bus from Slipway to Shopbus 506
6h 10m£21–30Train, bus via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junctionbus 915
- Take the bus from Slipway to Shopbus 506
6h 38m£22–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
- Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Shopbus 506
7h 30m£40–55
Edinburgh to Acharacle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle is to bus which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Acharacle. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Shop via Slipway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Acharacle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lochailort via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Acharacle is 156 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £16 - £24.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Acharacle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Acharacle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Acharacle is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £140 - £230 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Acharacle, Scotland?
You can take a bus from George Street to Shop via Corran and Slipway in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Acharacle via Glasgow Queen Street and Lochailort in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lochailort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Corran
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Tyndrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Public Toilets to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Corran Ferry Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Acharacle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Corran station.
Edinburgh to Acharacle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Acharacle is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Acharacle.
There are 136+ hotels available in Acharacle.




