What is the cheapest way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Fort George to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fort George and Edinburgh is 199 miles. The road distance is 162.9 miles.

How do I travel from Fort George to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £30 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Fort George to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Fort George to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Fort George to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Church of Scotland, which costs and takes 5h 4m.

Can I drive from Fort George to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort George to Edinburgh is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Fort George to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Fort George to Edinburgh 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 Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 42m
£33–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus megabus M90 / ...
5h 51m
£19–27
Bus via Church of Scotland
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George Streetbus E9
5h 4m
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Fort George to Edinburghcar 161.9 mi
3h 5m
£40–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort George to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 198.2 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Fort George, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–65 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Union Street to George Street hourly, and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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