The average bus between Edinburgh and Loch Arthur takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Loch Arthur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Loch Arthur. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Loch Arthur at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 57m • 1 change

4h 28m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 23m • 1 change

4h 49m • 1 change

4h 28m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
Arrives next day

14h 24m • 1 change

5h 29m • 1 change

5h 19m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 23m • 1 change

3h 57m • 1 change

4h 28m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 23m • 1 change

3h 57m • 1 change

4h 28m • 1 change

3h 28m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 23m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Loch Arthur? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loch Arthur. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Loch Arthur station via Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Edinburgh to Loch Arthur bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Loch Arthur bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Whitesands station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Loch Arthur is 110.8 km. The road distance is 146 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Whitesands every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 1m.