There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Drive from Kingussie to Caledonian Canalcar
4h 2m£46–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberchalderbus Ember
6h 15m£37–75Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canalcar 155.2 mi
3h 5m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 18m£46–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Aberchalder via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Spean Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Caledonian Canal is 199 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Caledonian Canal, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Caledonian Canal via Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness Union Street, and Aberchalder in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Spean Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Caledonian Canal.
There are 181+ hotels available in Caledonian Canal.