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How to get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan by bus and train?
From Edinburgh to Eilean Donan by bus and train
To get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan in Highland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bridge Road End, Dornie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 36 min.
396min
917
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationEdinburgh - 2SCOTRAILWait for trainSCOTRAILInverness
- 3
Ride to train stationInverness208 min - 4Walk to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E300 yd • 4 min
- 5917Wait for bus917Portree
- 6Ride to bus stationBridge Road End, DornieID 670020019113 min
- 7Walk toEilean DonanA87, Kyle, Highland IV40, UK420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Edinburgh to Eilean Donan by bus
To get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bridge Road End, Dornie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.
431min
43M90917Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationPrinces Street (Waverley Steps), EdinburghID 6200243375240 yd • 3 min
- 243Wait for bus43Queensferry
- 3Ride to bus stationQueensferry Street, West EndID 62002447456 min
- 4M90Wait for busM90Inverness
- 5Ride to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E221 min
- 6917Wait for bus917Portree
- 7Ride to bus stationBridge Road End, DornieID 670020019113 min
- 8Walk toEilean DonanA87, Kyle, Highland IV40, UK420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan
The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and Eilean Donan, Highland is approximately 258.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 396 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan 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 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.
Train stations close to Edinburgh:
- Edinburgh
Bus stations close to Edinburgh:
- Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
- North Bridge, Old Town
- Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Public transport stations close to Eilean Donan, Highland
Eilean Donan is located at A87, Kyle, Highland IV40, UK, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Bridge Road End, Dornie.
Bus stations close to Eilean Donan:
- Bridge Road End, Dornie
- Camuslongart Road End, Ardelve
Related Routes
- Mallaig to Eilean Donan
- Edinburgh to Aberdeen
- Edinburgh to Aberdour
- Edinburgh to Aberfeldy
- Edinburgh to Aberfoyle
- Edinburgh to Aberlour
- Edinburgh to Anstruther
- Edinburgh to Auchterarder
- Edinburgh to Balintore
- Edinburgh to Ballachulish
- Edinburgh to Balloch
- Edinburgh to Bathgate
- Edinburgh to Blairgowrie
- Edinburgh to Brora
- Edinburgh to Buckie
- Edinburgh to Burghead
- Edinburgh to Campbeltown
- Edinburgh to Carluke
- Edinburgh to Coldingham
- Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath
From Edinburgh to Eilean Donan by bus
To get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan in Highland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Queensferry Street, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 917 bus from Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station to Bridge Road End, Dornie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.
431min
43M90917Leaves from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationPrinces Street (Waverley Steps), EdinburghID 6200243375240 yd • 3 min
- 243Wait for bus43Queensferry
- 3Ride to bus stationQueensferry Street, West EndID 62002447456 min
- 4M90Wait for busM90Inverness
- 5Ride to bus stationBus Station Stance 3, InvernessID 670085865E221 min
- 6917Wait for bus917Portree
- 7Ride to bus stationBridge Road End, DornieID 670020019113 min
- 8Walk toEilean DonanA87, Kyle, Highland IV40, UK420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan?
The fastest way takes 396 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 917.
What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan?
The alternative route takes 431 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line M90, Bus line 917.
Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Eilean Donan?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 36 min.
Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan?
The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inverness station near Eilean Donan in Highland.
How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Eilean Donan by train and bus?
The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Eilean Donan in Highland by train and bus is about 6 hr 36 min.
Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Eilean Donan?
Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Inverness station near Edinburgh in Scotland.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Eilean Donan?
Get off the train at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Eilean Donan in Highland.
