There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Elgol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
3h 11m£130–179Bus, line 55 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Broadfordbus Ember
- Take the bus from Post Office to Community Centrebus 55
4h 5m£13–17Drive 100.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Elgolcar 100.6 mi
2h 5m£25–36Bus, line 55 bus via Bus Station Stance 3
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Officebus 917
- Take the bus from Post Office to Community Centrebus 55
4h 10m£19–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Community Centrebus 55
4h 53m£32–51
Inverness to Elgol by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Elgol is to bus and line 55 bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Elgol is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Elgol. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Community Centre via Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Elgol. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Inverness and Elgol is 102 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Elgol without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £130 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Inverness to Elgol, including transfers.
Inverness to Elgol bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Elgol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Elgol is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £130 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Elgol, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Community Centre via Post Office in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Broadford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Post Office to Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Post Office to Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Harbour Slipway to Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Elgol bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Broadford station.
Inverness to Elgol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Elgol is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Inverness to Elgol.
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