There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 41m£54–136Bus via George Street
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 54m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 46m£29–65Drive 152.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castlecar 152.3 mi
4h 11m£38–55
Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle is to bus via George Street which costs £21 - £30 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Urquhart Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Urquhart Castle via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Inverness via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Urquhart Castle is 204 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Urquhart Castle, 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 hourly. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle is 153 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Urquhart Castle.
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