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How to get fromInverness-shire to Edinburghby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness-shire to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    5h 35m
    £62–160

  2. Drive 135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburghcar car 135.1 mi
    3h 59m
    £33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    5h 37m
    £37–70

  4. Bus via Queensferry Street

    1. Take the bus from Swing Bridge House to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    6h 12m
    £36–74

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    6h 13m
    £48–81

Inverness-shire to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Inverness-shire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aberchalder to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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