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 24m£60–143Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 52m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
4h 51m£25–60Drive 165.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Muir of Ordcar 165.8 mi
3h 10m£41–59
Edinburgh to Black Isle by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle is to bus via George Street which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 52m.
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 station to Black Isle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Tore Layby via Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
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 24m.
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 24m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Edinburgh to Black Isle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Black Isle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus 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 24m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 51m.
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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- £75–140
- Website
- ScotRail
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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Black Isle bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 1411+ hotels available in Black Isle.







