There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
- Take the taxi from Ferry Terminal to Inverkirkaig
6h 6m£89–164Drive 237.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig237.4 mi
4h 27m£58–84Bus via Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal961
- Take the bus from High School to Creigard Road End809
7h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School61
- Take the bus from High School to Creigard Road End809
8h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Creigard Road End via Bus Station Stance 3 and High School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Inverkirkaig is 270 miles. The road distance is 238.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Inverkirkaig.
There are 79+ hotels available in Inverkirkaig.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inverkirkaig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from George Street to Creigard Road End via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, and High School in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01463 222 444
- info@decoaches.co.uk
- Website
- decoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to High School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.decoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 01463 242649
- info@georgerapsontravel.com
- Website
- rapsonshighland.com
Bus from High School to Creigard Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.rapsonshighland.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Ullapool Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1854 612 619
Ewen's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1854 612 966
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