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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Attadaletrain train Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
    7h 7m
    £106–217

  2. Drive 209.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lochalshcar car 209.3 mi
    4h 20m
    £52–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochcarron Hotelbus bus 704
    7h 23m

  4. Bus via Camuslongart Road End

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Camuslongart Road Endbus bus 917
    7h 45m
    £112–178

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lochalsh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lochalsh via Inverness and Attadale in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Lochalsh via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 6, and Lochcarron Hotel in around 7h 23m.

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