There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
4h 25m£50–70Drive 146.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Lochabercar 146.8 mi
2h 49m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
5h 1m£76–109Bus via Road End
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 913
5h 29m£55–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lochaber. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Fort William via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lochaber. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Spean Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lochaber is 155 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Lochaber bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Lochaber train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lochaber is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lochaber, 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, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £28–55
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Lochaber bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.
Edinburgh to Lochaber train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Spean Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lochaber is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Lochaber.
There are 749+ hotels available in Lochaber.