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 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Appin Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Appin Station is 144 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 bus via Kinlochleven Road End which takes 5h 17m and costs £4 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 bus via Kinlochleven Road End which takes 5h 17m and costs £4 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 35m.

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 502+ hotels available in Appin Station.

Edinburgh to Appin Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Appin Station by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Kinlochleven Road End
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to North Ballachulishbus Ember
5h 17m
£4–67
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 35m
£41–63
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

Edinburgh to Appin Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 143.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to North Ballachulish 4 times a day. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Cottage via Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Station Road in around 6h 35m.

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