There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
5h 31m£17–24Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Glenfinnantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
6h 14m£58–115Drive 148.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Glenfinnan Viaductcar 148.1 mi
3h 11m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
6h 35m£39–53
Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Station Road via Fort William Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Glenfinnan via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Loch Shiel (Lake) is 156 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £17 - £24.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake), including transfers.
Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £17 - £24. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Loch Shiel (Lake), Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from George Street to Fort William 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenfinnan via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Glenfinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- 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 Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake) is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Lake).
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