There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to North Ballachulishbus Ember
4h 52m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 41m£39–54Drive 122.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Kinlochlevencar 122.3 mi
2h 33m£31–44Bus via Public Toilets
- Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus Ember
- Take the bus from Public Toilets to Kinlochleven Road Endbus 915 / ...
5h 20m£19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kinlochleven Road Endbus 915
5h 48m£20–48
Edinburgh to Kinlochleven by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Kearan Road End via Kinlochleven Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fort William via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kinlochleven is 137 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £15 - £22.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Kinlochleven bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Kinlochleven train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kinlochleven, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from George Street to North Ballachulish 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to North Ballachulish
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Tyndrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Public Toilets to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kinlochleven Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Kinlochleven bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at North Ballachulish station.
Edinburgh to Kinlochleven train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Fort William station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kinlochleven is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven.
There are 695+ hotels available in Kinlochleven.