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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elphin 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    7h 30m
    £52–136

  2. Bus via George Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus bus Ember
    8h 22m
    £24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus bus 961
    7h 52m
    £34–77

  4. Drive  223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elphincar car 223.6 mi
    4h 14m
    £56–80

Edinburgh to Elphin by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Post Box via Bus Station Stance 3 and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 52m.

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