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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lochalsh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lochalsh is 255 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Lochalsh?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Lochalsh?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Lochalsh is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Lochalsh.

Where can I stay near Lochalsh?

There are 286+ hotels available in Lochalsh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh 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
2. Take the train from Inverness to Attadaletrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 7m
£77–213
Drive 209.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Lochalshcar 209.3 mi
4h 16m
£52–75
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Lochcarron Hotelbus 704
7h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Camuslongart Road Endbus 915
7h 21m
£62–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lochalsh.

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Distance: 253.3 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lochalsh via Inverness and Attadale in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Lochalsh via Bus Station Stance 6 and Lochcarron Hotel in around 7h 12m.

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