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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, bus

    best
    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
    £55–145

  2. Bus via Inverness

    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 21m
    £23–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Aberchalderbus bus Ember
    6h 5m
    £34–62

  4. Drive  135 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Inverness-shirecar car 135 mi
    3h 59m
    £34–49

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 11m
    £44–61

Edinburgh to Inverness-shire by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberchalder via Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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