What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and The Black Isle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to The Black Isle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rosehaugh Road End via Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and The Black Isle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to The Black Isle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

The distance between Edinburgh and The Black Isle is 205 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to The Black Isle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Black Isle bus from?

Edinburgh to The Black Isle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to The Black Isle train from?

Edinburgh to The Black Isle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £130 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Black Isle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to The Black Isle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Edinburgh to The Black Isle train arrive?

Edinburgh to The Black Isle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to The Black Isle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to The Black Isle is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Edinburgh to The Black Isle.

Where can I stay near The Black Isle?

There are 1339+ hotels available in The Black Isle.

Edinburgh to The Black Isle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to The Black Isle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 31m
£127–226
Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to The Black Islecar 173.2 mi
3h 43m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 56m
£81–129
Bus via George Street
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
6h 9m
£73–94

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and The Black Isle, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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