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

By bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Luss in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Hyndland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 305 bus from Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch station to Visitor Centre Car Park, Luss station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 305305
Walk to Luss
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hyndland
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balloch
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
    ID 6080422
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Luss
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre Car Park, Luss
    ID 6070604
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Luss
    Walk to
    Luss
    Pier Road
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Luss

The distance between Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and Luss, Argyll And Bute is approximately 73.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Luss by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Argyll And Bute – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and the nearest public transport station is South St David Street, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • South St David Street, Edinburgh
  • Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town

Public transport stations close to Luss, Argyll And Bute

Luss is located at Pier Road, Argyll And Bute and the nearest public transport station is Camstradden Lodge, Luss.

Bus stations close to Luss:

  • Camstradden Lodge, Luss
  • Visitor Centre Car Park, Luss
  • Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, Luss

Ferry stations close to Luss:

  • Luss Pier, Luss

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Luss?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Luss?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Luss?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Hyndland station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Luss station near Luss in Argyll And Bute.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Luss in Argyll And Bute by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Luss stop, which is closest to Luss in Argyll And Bute.

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