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How to get fromEdinburgh to Inverness-shireby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inverness-shire by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    5h 47m
    £48–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberchalderbus bus Ember
    6h
    £23–32

  3. Drive 135 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Inverness-shirecar car 135 mi
    3h 59m
    £33–48

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberchalderbus bus Ember
    5h 53m
    £62–159

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Swing Bridge Housebus bus 919
    6h 28m
    £37–71

Edinburgh to Inverness-shire by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inverness-shire, Scotland?

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Aberchalder via Inverness Union Street in around 6h.

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