There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Evanton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 31m£56–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 38m£18–24Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Evantoncar 170.9 mi
3h 14m£42–61Bus via Queensferry Street
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
4h 46m£32–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Evanton is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Evanton is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Evanton. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Balconie Inn via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Evanton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Evanton is 203 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Evanton without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Evanton, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Evanton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Evanton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Evanton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Evanton, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Evanton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Evanton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Evanton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Evanton.
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