There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Plockton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 14m£91–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalshbus Ember
8h 40m£26–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 36m£73–133Drive 202.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Plocktoncar 202.8 mi
3h 57m£50–73
Edinburgh to Plockton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Plockton is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Plockton is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Plockton. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Plockton is 262 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plockton without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Plockton, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Plockton is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plockton via Inverness and Duncraig in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Plockton via Inverness Union Street, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Kyle of Lochalsh in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Plockton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Edinburgh to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Plockton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Edinburgh to Plockton.
There are 281+ hotels available in Plockton.