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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Ben Nevisby bus, unknown or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Ben Nevis by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel via George Street

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to An Aird OnebusE4 / ...
    2. Walk from An Aird One to Ben Nevisunknown
    4h 23m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort WilliamtrainEdinburgh - Fort William
    2. Walk from Fort William to Ben Nevisunknown
    5h 25m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus913
    2. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevisunknown
    4h 36m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Ben Nevis, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh Castle to Ben Nevis. However, you can walk to George Street, take the bus to An Aird One, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Ben Nevis via Edinburgh Waverley and Fort William in around 5h 25m.

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