There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
6h 10m£59–144Drive 194.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Achnasheencar 194.6 mi
3h 43m£48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Stationbus 704
6h 15mBus via Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowan Lodge Hotelbus 704
6h 29m
Edinburgh to Achnasheen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Achnasheen station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Station via Bus Station Stance 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Achnasheen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Achnasheen via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Achnasheen is 231 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Achnasheen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Achnasheen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Achnasheen is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Achnasheen, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Achnasheen via Inverness in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station via Bus Station Stance 6 in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Achnasheen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 1520 722205
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowan Lodge Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Lochcarron Garage
- Phone
- 01445 712255
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Westerbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Achnasheen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Achnasheen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Achnasheen is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to Achnasheen.
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