The average bus between Edinburgh and Gills takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 9h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Gills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Gills. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Gills at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Gills? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Gills. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gills station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Edinburgh to Gills bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Gills bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gills is 298.7 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Bus Shelter via Inverness Union Street and Royal Bank of Scotland in around 9h 54m.