There are 5 ways to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hotel to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
5h 30m£5–65Train via Glasgow
- Take the train from Lochailort to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
5h 43m£53–96Drive 158.3 mi
- Drive from Lochailort to Edinburghcar 158.3 mi
3h 23m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Lochailort to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
5h 57m£53–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hotel to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
6h 52m£64–85
Lochailort to Edinburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lochailort to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hotel and arriving at George Street via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lochailort to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lochailort and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Lochailort and Edinburgh is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £5 - £65.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Lochailort to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Hotel station.
Lochailort to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lochailort station.
The best way to get from Lochailort to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £5 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Lochailort, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Hotel to George Street via Fort William Bus Station and Fort William in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lochailort to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Lochailort to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Lochailort to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–300
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- shielbuses.co.uk
Bus from Hotel to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- http://shielbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Lochailort to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Lochailort to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lochailort to Edinburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Lochailort to Edinburgh.
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