There are 4 ways to get from Plockton to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 56m£90–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
7h 49m£35–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
7h 21m£74–136Drive 202.9 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Edinburghcar 202.9 mi
3h 57m£50–73
Plockton to Edinburgh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Kyle of Lochalsh and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Plockton and Edinburgh is 262 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Plockton to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Plockton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Plockton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Plockton to Edinburgh Waverley via Duncraig and Inverness in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- 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
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Queensferry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
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
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Plockton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Edinburgh is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Plockton to Edinburgh.
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