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How to get fromEdinburgh to Assyntby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Assynt by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lairg to Assynttaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    £121–224

  2. Drive 233.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Assyntcar car 233.6 mi
    4h 18m
    £58–83

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus bus E9
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochmore Lodgebus bus 805
    3. Take the taxi from Lochmore Lodge to Assynttaxi taxi
    7h 17m

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochmore Lodgebus bus 805
    3. Take the taxi from Lochmore Lodge to Assynttaxi taxi
    7h 22m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Assynt. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Lairg, then take the taxi to Assynt. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Union Street, walk to Bus Station Stance 6, take the bus to Lochmore Lodge, then take the taxi to Assynt.

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