Bus Edinburgh to Caol from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Caol takes 5h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Caol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 18m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember

4h 40m

£16–23

Edinburgh to Caol bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Caol. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Caol at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Fort William and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:12 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:25 PM → 6:46 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:21 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:23 AM → 8:16 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:16 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:23 AM → 8:53 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
10:04 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 4m • 1 change

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