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, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the E9 bus from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station to Union Street, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 702 bus from Station, Strathcarron station to South Road End, Shieldaig station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shieldaig on the Moovit app.

473min
Walk to bus station
Bus - E9E9
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 702702
Walk to Shieldaig
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 - E9E9
    Wait for bus
    E9
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street, Inverness
    ID 6700712819D
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Kyle Of Lochalsh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Strathcarron
    114 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station, Strathcarron
    ID 6700713140
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 702702
    Wait for bus
    702
    Shieldaig
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Road End, Shieldaig
    ID 6700921
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shieldaig
    Walk to
    Shieldaig
    8 Temperance Brae, Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland IV54 8XN, UK
    730 m • 10 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 359.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 473 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.

Bus And Train timetable from Edinburgh to Shieldaig

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 473 minutes, using Bus line E9, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 702.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shieldaig?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Shieldaig?

    The E9 bus line goes from George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Union Street, Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Street, Inverness station near Shieldaig in Highland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Shieldaig in Highland by bus and train is about 7 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the E9 bus from the George Street (The Dome), Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Street, Inverness stop, which is closest to Shieldaig in Highland.

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