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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Elcho Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Road End via King Street and Mill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Elcho Castle is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle without a car is to bus via Leonard Street which takes 4h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Elcho Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle is to bus via Leonard Street which takes 4h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £85 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Elcho Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Elcho Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Leonard Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Elcho Castle is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle.

Where can I stay near Elcho Castle?

There are 136+ hotels available in Elcho Castle.

Edinburgh to Elcho Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle by bus, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Leonard Street
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Leonard Streetbus E9
4h 39m
Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Elcho Castlecar 43.5 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Elcho Castletaxi 43.5 mi
55 min
£120–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus M92
4h 45m
£12–18
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 7m
£15–82

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Elcho Castle.

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Distance: 59.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Leonard Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £11–24 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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