What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fort George?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fort George is 202 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Fort George without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £27 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Fort George?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Fort George, including transfers.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fort George?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fort George is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Church of Scotland, which costs and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fort George?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fort George is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Fort George.

Where can I stay near Fort George?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Fort George.

Edinburgh to Fort George - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fort George by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 42m
£27–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
4h 59m
£20–28
Bus via Church of Scotland
1. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
4h 54m
Drive 161.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fort Georgecar 161.8 mi
3h 5m
£40–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Fort George.

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Fort George, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Union Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 39m.

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