There are 5 ways to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 18m£31–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 26m£67–159Drive 135.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Augustus to Edinburghcar 135.5 mi
3h 51m£33–48Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Tourist Information to Torvean Park & Ridebus 919
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
5h 40m£31–73Train
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 28m£56–88
Loch Ness to Edinburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ness to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Fort Augustus and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Loch Ness to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Spean Bridge and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Loch Ness and Edinburgh is 196 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.
The best way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Spean Bridge station.
The best way to get from Loch Ness to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Inverness Union Street and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £50–80 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
- £80–150
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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 Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Tourist Information to Torvean Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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More Questions & Answers
Loch Ness to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Loch Ness to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ness to Edinburgh is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Loch Ness to Edinburgh.
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