The average bus between Edinburgh and Skeabost takes 13h 29m and the fastest bus takes 10h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Skeabost. 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 Skeabost. The earliest departure is at 2:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 1:22 PM which arrives into Skeabost at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 13h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


11h 20m • 2 changes


10h 28m • 2 changes
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21h 6m • 2 changes


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10h 28m • 2 changes
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18h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Skeabost. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Skeabost station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
Edinburgh to Skeabost bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Skeabost bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Skeabost is 252.4 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Tote Shelter via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Somerled Square in around 9h 18m.