What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Appin Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Appin Station. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Rosebank via Kinlochleven Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Appin Station is 151 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Appin Station without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Appin Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Appin Station bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Kinlochleven Road End, which costs £4 - £70 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Appin Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Appin Station bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at North Ballachulish station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Appin Station is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Edinburgh to Appin Station.

Where can I stay near Appin Station?

There are 497+ hotels available in Appin Station.

Edinburgh to Appin Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 3m
£83–94
Bus via Kinlochleven Road End
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to North Ballachulishbus Ember
5h 16m
£4–67
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Appin Stationcar 131.1 mi
2h 44m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Road Endbus 978
5h 30m
£22–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rosebankbus 918
7h 8m
£67–85

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station.

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Distance: 149.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Appin Station via Glasgow Queen Street and Connel Ferry in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to North Ballachulish 4 times a day. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 3h 37m.

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