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How to get fromEdinburgh to Loch Eiltby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    5h 48m
    £14–80

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    6h 52m
    £76–96

  3. Drive 154.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loch Eiltcar car 154.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £38–54

  4. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    6h 13m
    £35–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Lochailorttrain train
    7h 32m
    £76–105

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Loch Eilt, Scotland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Loch Eilt via Fort William, Fort William Bus Station, and Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Loch Eilt via Glasgow Queen Street, Crianlarich, and Lochailort in around 7h 32m.

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