How to get from Edinburgh to Scottas by bus, ferry and train?

From Edinburgh to Scottas by bus, ferry and train

To get from Edinburgh to Scottas in Highland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the E4 bus from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station to Nevis Centre, Fort William station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the KN1 ferry from Mallaig (For Knoydart) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig station to Inverie Ferry Landing, Inverie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 44 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Scottas on the Moovit app.

524min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E4E4
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - KN1KN1
Walk to Scottas
Leaves from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243410
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - E4E4
    Wait for bus
    E4
    Fort William
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nevis Centre, Fort William
    ID 670010018
    229 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort William
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Mallaig
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mallaig
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Mallaig (For Knoydart) Ferry Terminal, Mallaig
    ID 9300MGK
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - KN1KN1
    Wait for ferry
    KN1
    Inverie
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Inverie Ferry Landing, Inverie
    ID 9300IVE
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Scottas
    Walk to
    Scottas
    Unnamed Road, Mallaig, Highland PH41 4PL, UK
    2.02 km • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Scottas

The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and Scottas, Highland is approximately 277.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 524 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Scottas by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Highland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Scottas

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Edinburgh to Scottas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Scottas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 524 minutes, using Bus line E4, Train line SCOTRAIL, Ferry line KN1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Scottas?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Scottas?

    The E4 bus line goes from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Fort William station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Fort William station near Scottas in Highland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Scottas by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Scottas in Highland by bus, train and ferry is about 8 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Scottas?

    Get on the E4 bus from the George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Scottas?

    Get off the bus at the Fort William station, which is closest to Scottas in Highland.

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