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Edinburgh to Loch Etive trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Loch Etive takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train 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.

4h 29m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Taynuilttrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 29m
£38–84

Edinburgh to Loch Etive train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Loch Etive. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Loch Etive at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 46m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 46m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 46m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 46m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 46m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 58m • 1 change

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: 129.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taynuilt via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 29m.

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