There are 6 ways to get from Appin to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to George Streetbus Ember
4h 43m£19–27Bus via Tyndrum
cheapest- Take the bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus 915
- Take the bus from Tyndrum to George Streetbus Ember
5h 21m£18–28Train
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m£54–123Drive 129 mi
- Drive from Appin to Edinburghcar 129 mi
2h 46m£32–45Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus Uk090
6h 5m£18–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kirkton to Bus Stationbus 919
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
7h 6m£57–89
Appin to Edinburgh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Appin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kirkton and arriving at George Street via Oban Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Appin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Appin and Edinburgh is 143 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Appin to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £18 - £27.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Appin to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Appin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.
Appin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Appin to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £18 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Appin, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Oban Bus Station to George Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkton to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Station, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Park
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Tyndrum to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Kirkton to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Kinlochleven Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Park
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Kirkton to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–12
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01586 552319
- enquiries@westcoastmotors.co.uk
- Website
- West Coast Motors
Bus from Kirkton to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- West Coast Motors
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Booking & Getting There
Appin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Appin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appin to Edinburgh is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Appin to Edinburgh.
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