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How to get fromScottish Highlands to Edinburgh Castleby unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh Castle by unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, bus via George Street

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    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    4h 8m

  2. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    5h 27m

  3. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus bus 913
    4h 43m

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  • Distance: 141.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Scottish Highlands, Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh Castle. However, you can travel to Fort William, take the bus to George Street, then walk to Edinburgh Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh Castle via Fort William and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 27m.

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