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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 44m
    £66–166

  2. Bus via Fort William

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 11m
    £36–62

  3. 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 54m
    £59–92

  4. Drive  248.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castlecar car 248.5 mi
    4h 53m
    £62–89

  5. Bus

    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 59m
    £47–104

  6. Train, bus via Glenelg

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Somerled Squarebus bus 917 / ...
    11h 11m
    £81–184

Edinburgh to Castle by train and bus

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castle, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Castle via Bus Station Stance 3 and Somerled Square in around 9h 59m.

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