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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aberchalder to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 7m
    £45–58

  2. Drive  135.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness-shire to Edinburghcar car 135.1 mi
    4h
    £34–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberchalder to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    6h 9m
    £72–159

  4. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Aberchalder to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 913
    6h 44m
    £59–93

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    6h 47m
    £60–87

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  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Inverness-shire to George Street via Aberchalder, Fort William Bus Station, and Fort William in around 6h 7m. 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.

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