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 £30 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

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 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

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 £50 - £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.

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 £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

Can I drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Stuart to Edinburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Castle Stuart to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Castle Stuart to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 36m
£54–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
4h 4m
£35–45
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Castle Stuart to Edinburghcar 158.1 mi
2h 58m
£40–57

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, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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