There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 11m£43–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 26m£25–60Drive 165.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Muir of Ordcar 165.8 mi
3h 10m£42–60Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
4h 38m£25–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Black Isle. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Tore Layby via Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Black Isle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Black Isle is 193 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Black Isle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Black Isle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Black Isle, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Black Isle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Black Isle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Black Isle is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Edinburgh to Black Isle.
There are 1375+ hotels available in Black Isle.