How far is it from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh?

The distance between Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh is 141 miles.

How do I travel from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh without a car is to travel and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh by unknown, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Travel, bus
best
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown
2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
3h 54m
Travel, train via Glasgow
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown
2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 53m
Travel, bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Bus Stationunknown
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 913
4h 31m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Scottish Highlands to Fort Williamunknown
2. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
5h 16m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 140.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Scottish Highlands, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh. However, you can travel to Fort William then take the bus to George Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh Waverley via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 53m.

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