How to get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie in Highland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61 bus and finally take the 811 bus from Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station to Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 20 min.

500min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6161
Bus - 811811
Walk to Achiltibuie
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    208 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sports Direct, Inverness
    ID 6700713990
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    94 min
  • 7
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Achduart
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie
    ID 6700746
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to Achiltibuie
    Walk to
    Achiltibuie
    1 Island View, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Highland IV26 2YF, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 094 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61 bus and finally take the 811 bus from Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station to Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 51 min.

471min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 094094
Bus - 6161
Bus - 811811
Walk to Achiltibuie
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600790
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 094094
    Wait for bus
    094
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    94 min
  • 7
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Achduart
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie
    ID 6700746
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to Achiltibuie
    Walk to
    Achiltibuie
    1 Island View, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Highland IV26 2YF, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie

The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and Achiltibuie, Highland is approximately 445.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 500 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Achiltibuie, Highland

Achiltibuie is located at 1 Island View, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Highland IV26 2YF, UK, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie.

Bus stations close to Achiltibuie:

  • Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie
  • Stores, Achiltibuie
  • Primary School, Achiltibuie

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 094 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 61 bus and finally take the 811 bus from Ferry Terminal, Ullapool station to Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 51 min.

471min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 094094
Bus - 6161
Bus - 811811
Walk to Achiltibuie
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600790
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 094094
    Wait for bus
    094
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ullapool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Ullapool
    ID 670086751
    94 min
  • 7
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Achduart
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie
    ID 6700746
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to Achiltibuie
    Walk to
    Achiltibuie
    1 Island View, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Highland IV26 2YF, UK
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie?

    The fastest way takes 500 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 61, Bus line 811.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie?

    The alternative route takes 471 minutes, using Bus line 094, Bus line 61, Bus line 811.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Achiltibuie?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inverness station near Achiltibuie in Highland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Achiltibuie by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Achiltibuie in Highland by train and bus is about 8 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Achiltibuie?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Achiltibuie?

    Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Achiltibuie in Highland.