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How to get fromEdinburgh to Caledonian Canalby train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Drive from Kingussie to Caledonian Canalcar car
    4h 2m
    £56–133

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberchalderbus bus Ember
    6h 7m
    £29–40

  3. Drive 155.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canalcar car 155.2 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    5h 54m
    £54–89

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Swing Bridge Housebus bus 919
    6h 34m
    £43–79

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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Caledonian Canal, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Caledonian Canal via Inverness Union Street and Aberchalder in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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