What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castle Stuart?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart. However, there are services departing from Queensferry Street and arriving at Castle Stuart Road End via Queensgate and Culloden Academy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castle Stuart is 194 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castle Stuart bus from?

Edinburgh to Castle Stuart bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Queensferry Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castle Stuart bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castle Stuart bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Castle Stuart is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart.

Where can I stay near Castle Stuart?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Castle Stuart.

Edinburgh to Castle Stuart - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
3h 57m
£66–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 51m
£27–39
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Stuartcar 158 mi
2h 58m
£39–57

Edinburgh to Castle Stuart by bus and foot

10Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Castle Stuart.

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castle Stuart, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 3 hours.

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