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

The cheapest way to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh is to bus via Inverness which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Kyleakin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyleakin to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Shorefront Shelter and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kyleakin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kyleakin to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kyle of Lochalsh and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Kyleakin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kyleakin and Edinburgh is 244 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh without a car is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h 43m and costs £23 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyleakin to Edinburgh bus from?

Kyleakin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shorefront Shelter station.

Where do I catch the Kyleakin to Edinburgh train from?

Kyleakin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.

Train or bus from Kyleakin to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh is to bus via Inverness which takes 6h 43m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Kyleakin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kyleakin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Kyleakin to Edinburgh train arrive?

Kyleakin to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Kyleakin to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyleakin to Edinburgh is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kyleakin to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Kyleakin to Edinburgh?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kyleakin to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Inverness
best
1. Take the bus from Shorefront Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
6h 43m
£23–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shorefront Shelter to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
6h 56m
£14–78
Bus, train via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Shorefront Shelter to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 47m
£37–99
Drive 202.4 mi
1. Drive from Kyleakin to Edinburghcar 202.4 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
7h 4m
£23–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shorefront Shelter to Spean Crescentbus 915
2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
7h 36m
£72–97

Kyleakin to Edinburgh by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 242.4 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Shorefront Shelter to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 3 in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 7h 4m.

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