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How to get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 926926
Walk to Lochgilphead
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead
    ID 60709303
    156 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lochgilphead
    Walk to
    Lochgilphead
    Argyll Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 977 and 23

To get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 977 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 16 min.

376min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 977977
Bus - 2323
Walk to Lochgilphead
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Oban
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    184 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709273
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ardrishaig
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead
    ID 60709304
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lochgilphead
    Walk to
    Lochgilphead
    Argyll Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead
The distance between Edinburgh, Lochgilphead and Lochgilphead, Lochgilphead is approximately 139.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lochgilphead – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Lochgilphead and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
Public transport stations close to Lochgilphead, Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead is located at Argyll Street, Lochgilphead and the nearest public transport station is Fernoch Drive, Lochgilphead.

Bus stations close to Lochgilphead:

  • Fernoch Drive, Lochgilphead
  • Co-Op, Lochgilphead
  • Council Yard, Lochgilphead

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 977 and 23

To get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 977 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 16 min.

376min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 977977
Bus - 2323
Walk to Lochgilphead
Leaves from Edinburgh
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903770
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 977977
    Wait for bus
    977
    Oban
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709271
    184 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709273
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ardrishaig
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead
    ID 60709304
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lochgilphead
    Walk to
    Lochgilphead
    Argyll Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead?

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 926.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead?

    The alternative route takes 376 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 977, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lochgilphead?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow Central station near Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Lochgilphead by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead by train and bus is about 4 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Lochgilphead?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Lochgilphead?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Lochgilphead in Lochgilphead.

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