What is the cheapest way to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle is to bus and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Eilean Donan and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Bridge Road End and arriving at Queensferry Street via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Eilean Donan and Edinburgh Castle is 258 miles.

How do I travel from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle bus from?

Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bridge Road End station.

Where does the Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 3017+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle by bus or train

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bridge Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 36m
£68–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge Road End to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 42m
£42–85

Eilean Donan to Edinburgh Castle by bus, train, and foot

53Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.6 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Eilean Donan, Highland, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bridge Road End to Edinburgh Castle via Bus Station Stance 3 and Queensferry Street in around 6h 42m.

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