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How to get fromEdinburgh to Achmelvichby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Achmelvich by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Achmelvichtaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    £277–421

  2. Drive  242.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Achmelvichcar car 242.3 mi
    4h 39m
    £60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus 809
    8h 41m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus 809
    8h 19m

  5. Bus via George Street

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Youth Hostelbus bus 809
    9h 11m

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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Achmelvich, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Youth Hostel via Bus Station Stance 3 and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 41m.

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