What is the cheapest way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Arrochar and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Arrochar to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Braeside Stores and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Arrochar and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arrochar & Tarbet and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

The distance between Arrochar and Edinburgh is 83 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.

How do I travel from Arrochar to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £60 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

The train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Arrochar to Edinburgh bus from?

Arrochar to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Braeside Stores station.

Where do I catch the Arrochar to Edinburgh train from?

Arrochar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Arrochar & Tarbet station.

Train or bus from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £60 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Arrochar to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Arrochar to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Arrochar to Edinburgh train arrive?

Arrochar to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Arrochar to Edinburgh is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Arrochar to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Arrochar to Edinburgh?

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Arrochar to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Arrochar to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2h 13m
£60–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 33m
£12–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2h 26m
£25–30
Drive 81.6 mi
1. Drive from Arrochar to Edinburghcar 81.6 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 59m
£25–87
Bus via Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus megabus AIR
3h 2m
£21–30

Arrochar to Edinburgh by train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.8 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Arrochar, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braeside Stores to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 33m.

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