What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kintail?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kintail is to bus via Inverness which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kintail?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kintail is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kintail?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kintail. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Restaurant via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kintail?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kintail is 252 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kintail without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kintail without a car is to train and bus via Inverness which takes 6h 30m and costs £30 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kintail?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Kintail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kintail bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Kintail bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kintail bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kintail?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kintail is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Edinburgh to Kintail.

Where can I stay near Kintail?

There are 264+ hotels available in Kintail.

Edinburgh to Kintail - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kintail by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Restaurantbus 917
6h 30m
£33–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Restaurantbus 915
6h 33m
£12–78
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kintailcar 186 mi
3h 31m
£46–66
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Restaurantbus 917
6h 39m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Restaurantbus 915
7h 4m
£73–92

Edinburgh to Kintail by train and bus

42Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 250.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Restaurant via Fort William and Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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