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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kyleakinby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kyleakin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Inverness

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelterbus bus 917
    7h 1m
    £75–175

  2. Bus via Public Toilets

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Tyndrumbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Shorefront Shelterbus bus 915
    7h 24m
    £34–60

  3. Drive 202.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kyleakincar car 202.3 mi
    3h 56m
    £49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain train Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
    7h 23m
    £90–211

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Shorefront Shelterbus bus 917
    7h 28m
    £45–86

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Shorefront Shelterbus bus 915
    7h 37m
    £61–100

Edinburgh to Kyleakin by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from George Street to Shorefront Shelter via Public Toilets in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness in around 7h 23m.

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