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

The cheapest way to get from Elgol to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 48m.

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 £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Elgol and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgol to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Harbour Slipway and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Elgol to Edinburgh?

The distance between Elgol and Edinburgh is 266 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 8h 28m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Elgol to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgol to Edinburgh bus from?

Elgol to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Post Office station.

Where does the Elgol to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Elgol to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Harbour Slipway station.

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 2622+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Elgol to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 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 Harbour Slipwaybus 55
2. Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
8h 28m
£34–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
8h 48m
£32–47
Drive, train
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
£118–208
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgol to Edinburghcar 223.3 mi
4h 19m
£55–80
Bus, train via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Harbour Slipwaybus 55
2. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 3m
£72–224
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
10h 10m
£48–81

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgol to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 264.3 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Harbour Slipway and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 28m.

Train operators

Bus operators

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