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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lewiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lewiston. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Loch Ness Inn via Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lewiston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lewiston is 202 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lewiston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lewiston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £55 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lewiston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lewiston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lewiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lewiston is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Lewiston.

Where can I stay near Lewiston?

There are 960+ hotels available in Lewiston.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 37m
£25–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 12m
£5–54
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lewistoncar 170.9 mi
3h 12m
£42–61
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
5h 32m
£23–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lewiston.

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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