There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus 805
8h 3mDrive 222.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Altnaharracar 222.8 mi
4h 16m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain Inverness - Wick
8h 4m£67–161Bus via Station
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Stationbus 805
8h 16m
Edinburgh to Altnaharra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Altnaharra. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Hotel via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Altnaharra. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Lairg via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Altnaharra is 230 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Altnaharra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Altnaharra train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Altnaharra is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Altnaharra, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Hotel via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hotel via Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Durness Bus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- The Durness Bus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- The Durness Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Altnaharra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Edinburgh to Altnaharra train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Altnaharra is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Altnaharra.
There are 13+ hotels available in Altnaharra.