There are 4 ways to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
5h 24m£17–24Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Glenfinnan to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m£66–144Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburghcar 148.5 mi
3h 11m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 45m£53–84
Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Slatach Road End and arriving at George Street via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glenfinnan and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Glenfinnan Viaduct and Edinburgh is 155 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £17 - £24.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenfinnan station.
The best way to get from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £17 - £24. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Glenfinnan Viaduct, 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, you can take a vehicle from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh Waverley via Glenfinnan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glenfinnan to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Glenfinnan Viaduct to Edinburgh.
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