There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrochar & Tarbettrain Edinburgh - Fort William
2h 45m£111–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
4h 18m£15–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
3h 55m£29–34Drive 102.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Inveraraycar 102.8 mi
2h 8m£25–36Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
- Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
4h 22m£15–22Train, bus via Glasgow
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Braebus 926
4h 25m£29–91
Edinburgh to Inveraray by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Barn Brae via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Inveraray is 106 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £110 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Inveraray bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Inveraray is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £110 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 18m.
Edinburgh to Inveraray bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Inveraray is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Inveraray.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Inveraray, Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrochar & Tarbet 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Barn Brae via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–270
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barn Brae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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