There are 4 ways to get from Plockton 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- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
6h 57m£90–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
7h 54m£29–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Duncraig to Invernesstrain Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ingliston Park & Ridebus Uk094
7h 45m£78–109Drive 202.9 mi
- Drive from Plockton to Edinburghcar 202.9 mi
3h 57m£52–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Plockton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harbour Slipway and arriving at George Street via Fort William. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Plockton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Duncraig and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Plockton and Edinburgh is 262 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £85 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Plockton to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Plockton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Harbour Slipway station.
Plockton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Duncraig station.
The best way to get from Plockton to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Plockton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Plockton to Edinburgh Waverley via Duncraig and Inverness in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plockton to George Street via Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Slipway, Bus Station, and Fort William in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Duncraig to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ingliston Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Harbour Slipway to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–27
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Plockton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Plockton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plockton to Edinburgh is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Plockton to Edinburgh.
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