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How to get fromEdinburgh to Carbostby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carbost by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kyle of Lochalsh to Carbosttaxi taxi
    8h 5m
    £159–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 9m
    £40–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    9h 38m
    £75–195

  4. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carbostcar car 232.9 mi
    4h 33m
    £57–83

  5. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    9h 53m
    £51–102

  6. Train, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 48m
    £66–115

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  • Distance: 295.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carbost, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Talisker Distillery via Bus Station Stance 3 and Somerled Square in around 9h 53m.

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