There are 4 ways to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 35m£62–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swing Bridge House to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 43m£31–74Drive 135.1 mi
- Drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburghcar 135.1 mi
4h£33–48Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 19m£51–88
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Swing Bridge House and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Inverness-shire and Edinburgh is 225 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Swing Bridge House station.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Inverness-shire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Swing Bridge House to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 2.
Inverness-shire to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness-shire to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh.
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