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

The cheapest way to get from Fort George to Edinburgh is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Fort George and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort George to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Visitor Centre and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Fort George to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fort George and Edinburgh is 178 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 line 1 bus and bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Fort George to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort George to Edinburgh bus from?

Fort George to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Visitor Centre station.

Where does the Fort George to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Fort George to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Queensgate station.

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 1578+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Fort George to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Fort George to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Line 1 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Queensgatebus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
5h 19m
£19–31
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Visitor Centre to Queensgatebus 1
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
5h 28m
£40–156
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Fort George to Edinburghcar 161.9 mi
3h 5m
£40–58

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Distance: 176.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Visitor Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Queensgate and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 5h 19m.

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