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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Appin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    4h 59m
    £98–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 10m
    £16–23

  3. Drive  128.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Appincar car 128.5 mi
    2h 46m
    £33–47

  4. Bus via Tyndrum

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 31m
    £19–32

  5. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to North Ballachulishbus bus Ember
    5h 49m
    £28–68

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Appinbus bus Ember
    6h 49m
    £40–55

Edinburgh to Appin by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Appin, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Appin via Glasgow Queen Street and Connel Ferry in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to North Ballachulish 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 37m.

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