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

From Edinburgh to Shieldaig by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Shieldaig in Highland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Inverness station. Next, take the 704 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 47 min.

407min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 704704
Walk to Shieldaig
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
    224 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Toscaig
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig
    ID 6700713107
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shieldaig
    Walk to
    Shieldaig
    8 Temperance Brae, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland IV54 8XN, UK
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Shieldaig by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Shieldaig in Highland, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, take the 704 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 704704
Walk to Shieldaig
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Toscaig
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig
    ID 6700713107
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shieldaig
    Walk to
    Shieldaig
    8 Temperance Brae, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland IV54 8XN, UK
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Shieldaig

The distance between Edinburgh, Highland and Shieldaig, Highland is approximately 426.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 407 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Shieldaig 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 North Bridge, Old Town.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Shieldaig, Highland

Shieldaig is located at 8 Temperance Brae, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland IV54 8XN, UK, Highland and the nearest public transport station is Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig.

Bus stations close to Shieldaig:

  • Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig
  • North Road End, Shieldaig
  • South Road End, Shieldaig

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Shieldaig by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Shieldaig in Highland, take the MEGABUS M90 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. Next, take the 704 bus from Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness station to Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min.

432min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
Bus - 704704
Walk to Shieldaig
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    620 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS M90MEGABUS M90
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M90
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    230 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 6, Inverness
    ID 670085865B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Toscaig
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Telephone Kiosk, Shieldaig
    ID 6700713107
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shieldaig
    Walk to
    Shieldaig
    8 Temperance Brae, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland IV54 8XN, UK
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 407 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 704.

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

    The alternative route takes 432 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS M90, Bus line 704.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Shieldaig?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Shieldaig?

    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 Shieldaig in Highland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Shieldaig in Highland by train and bus is about 6 hr 47 min.

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

    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 Shieldaig?

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

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