There are 4 ways to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Spean Crescent
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
5h 37m£17–26Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
5h 58m£32–52Drive 139.7 mi
- Drive from Gairlochy to Edinburghcar 139.7 mi
2h 41m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
6h 32m£32–61
Gairlochy to Edinburgh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh is to bus via Spean Crescent which costs £16 - £26 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gairlochy to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Canal Cottage and arriving at George Street via Spean Crescent and Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Gairlochy to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Gairlochy and Edinburgh is 150 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Spean Crescent which takes 5h 37m and costs £16 - £26.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Gairlochy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Gairlochy to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Gairlochy to Edinburgh is to bus via Spean Crescent which takes 5h 37m and costs £16 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Gairlochy, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Fort William to George Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Gairlochy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Gairlochy to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gairlochy to Edinburgh is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Gairlochy to Edinburgh.
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