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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Loch Etive takes 3h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Loch Etive. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 11m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh to Loch Etive bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Loch Etive. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Loch Etive at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 46m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 37m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Loch Etive? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Loch Etive.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Loch Etive, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Haymarket to Taynuilt 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily.

Operators