There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
- Take the taxi from Ferry Terminal to Inverkirkaigtaxi
6h 35m£119–240Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaigcar 237.4 mi
4h 33m£58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus 961
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotelbus 809
8h 24mBus via George Street
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotelbus 809
8h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Culag Hotel via Bus Station Stance 3 and Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Inverkirkaig is 270 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 35m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.
Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig.
There are 96+ hotels available in Inverkirkaig.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inverkirkaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Queensferry Street to Inverkirkaig via Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and Culag Hotel in around 8h 24m.
- 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
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £10–20
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
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £10–20
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- 01463 242649
- [email protected]
- Website
- rapsonshighland.com
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.rapsonshighland.com/
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Culag Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.rapsonshighland.com/
- 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/
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Ullapool Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Ewen's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1854 612 966
Ullapool Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1854 612 619
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide





















