There are 5 ways to get from Lochaline to Edinburgh by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus 507
- Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Pine Trees Leisure Parkbus 915
- Take the bus from Tyndrum to George Streetbus
5h 53m£22–30Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Pier to Slipwaybus 507
- Take the bus from Birchbrae Lodges Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus
6h 11m£21–29Drive, train
- Drive from Lochaline to Obancar
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 30m£70–134Drive 195.7 mi
- Drive from Lochaline to Edinburghcar 195.7 mi
4h 14m£49–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Stationbus 507
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
7h 30m£40–57
Lochaline to Edinburgh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lochaline to Edinburgh is to bus via Glasgow which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lochaline to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lochaline to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Pier and arriving at George Street via Birchbrae Lodges Road End and Tyndrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Lochaline and Edinburgh is 161 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lochaline to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lochaline to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Lochaline to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Pier station.
Lochaline to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Slipway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lochaline to Edinburgh is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Lochaline to Edinburgh.
There are 2783+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between Lochaline, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Pier to George Street via Slipway, Birchbrae Lodges Road End, and Tyndrum in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01967 431 272
- info@shielbuses.co.uk
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Pier to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Pier to Slipway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Shiel Buses
Bus from Pier to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Shiel Buses
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