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

The cheapest way to get from Staffin to Edinburgh is to bus via Fort William which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staffin to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Staffin and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Staffin to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Staffin Stores and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Somerled Square and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Staffin to Edinburgh?

The distance between Staffin and Edinburgh is 318 miles. The road distance is 252.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Staffin to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Staffin to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staffin to Edinburgh bus from?

Staffin to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Somerled Square station.

Where does the Staffin to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Staffin to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Staffin to Edinburgh is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Staffin to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2756+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Staffin to Strathcarroncar
2. Take the train from Strathcarron to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 44m
£89–225
Bus via Fort William
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
9h 19m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
9h 10m
£46–66
Drive 251.4 mi
1. Drive from Staffin to Edinburghcar 251.4 mi
4h 57m
£62–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Station Stance 3bus 917
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
9h 16m
£68–181
Bus, train via Fort William
1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus 915
2. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
10h 41m
£62–100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Staffin to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 316.4 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Staffin, Highland, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Staffin Stores to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Somerled Square and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 9h 10m.

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