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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kinlochlevenby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kinlochleven by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 1m
    £15–21

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    6h 5m
    £148–224

  3. Drive  122.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kinlochlevencar car 122.3 mi
    2h 33m
    £31–45

  4. Bus via Tyndrum

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 34m
    £19–31

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 52m
    £28–67

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    6h 50m
    £39–54

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  • Distance: 136.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kinlochleven via Glasgow Queen Street and Fort William in around 6h 5m.

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