The average bus between Edinburgh and Staffin takes 15h 30m and the fastest bus takes 10h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Staffin. 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 Staffin. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Staffin at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Staffin? 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 Staffin. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Staffin station via Bus Station Stance 3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Edinburgh to Staffin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Staffin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Somerled Square station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Staffin is 261.5 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Staffin Stores via Bus Station Stance 3 and Somerled Square in around 9h 57m.