There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Achlean by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain Edinburgh - Inverness
3h 3m£87–159Drive 124.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Achleancar 124.1 mi
2h 28m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wildlife Park Road Endbus M91
3h 30m£59–81Bus via Kingussie
- Take the bus from George Street to Kingussiebus Ember
3h 35m£68–88
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Achlean is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Achlean is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Achlean. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wildlife Park Road End via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Achlean. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kingussie via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Achlean is 152 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Achlean without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Achlean, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Achlean bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Achlean train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Achlean is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Achlean, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussie 5 times a day. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Park's of Hamilton operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wildlife Park Road End 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wildlife Park Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Achlean bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Wildlife Park Road End station.
Edinburgh to Achlean train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kingussie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Achlean is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to Achlean.
There are 393+ hotels available in Achlean.