Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Carbost

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carbost by train, taxi, 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.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kyle of Lochalsh to Carbosttaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    £152–296

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 9m
    £40–75

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    9h 38m
    £73–191

  4. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carbostcar car 232.9 mi
    4h 33m
    £58–83

  5. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Somerled Squarebus bus 917
    10h 5m
    £51–102

  6. Train, bus via Fort William

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Somerled Squarebus bus 915
    10h 48m
    £64–114

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carbost.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Talisker Distillery via Bus Station Stance 3 and Somerled Square in around 10h 5m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides