What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Stuart and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Castle Stuart Road End and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Oakdene Court and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castle Stuart and Edinburgh is 194 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Stuart to Edinburgh bus from?

Castle Stuart to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Castle Stuart to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Castle Stuart to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Stuart to Edinburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2471+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castle Stuart to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 36m
£59–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
5h 51m
£28–42
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburghcar 158.1 mi
3h 4m
£39–56
Bus via Queensferry Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h
£28–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Castle Stuart, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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