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

The cheapest way to get from Elgol to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgol to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Elgol to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elgol and Edinburgh is 265 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgol to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 7h 9m and costs £65 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Elgol to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Elgol to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgol to Edinburgh is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Elgol to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
7h 9m
£67–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
7h 29m
£48–124
Drive, train via Glasgow
1. Drive from Elgol to Mallaigcar
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h
£79–120
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgol to Edinburghcar 223.3 mi
4h 19m
£54–78
Drive, train
1. Drive from Elgol to Mallaigcar
2. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 14m
£79–120

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgol to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 263.4 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Elgol to Queensferry Street via Post Office and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 7h 9m.

Train operators

Bus operators

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