There are 4 ways to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort
best- Take the bus from Glencoe Mountain Resort to George Streetbus Ember
3h 1m£59–72Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Etive to Edinburghcar 113.1 mi
2h 21m£29–41Train
- Take the train from Bridge of Orchy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
3h 43m£121–149Bus
- Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
4h 9m£104–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Etive to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glencoe Mountain Resort and arriving at George Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Etive to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bridge of Orchy and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Glen Etive and Edinburgh is 118 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Glen Etive to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Glencoe Mountain Resort station.
Glen Etive to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Bridge of Orchy station.
The best way to get from Glen Etive to Edinburgh is to bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort which takes 3h 1m and costs £55 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £150 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Glen Etive, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Glencoe Mountain Resort to George Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Bridge of Orchy to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Bridge of Orchy to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glencoe Mountain Resort to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
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Glen Etive to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Glen Etive to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Etive to Edinburgh is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Glen Etive to Edinburgh.
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