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

From Edinburgh to Luss 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 Glasgow Queen Street 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, Luss station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Luss on the Moovit app.

132min
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
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balloch
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
    ID 6080422
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Luss
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Luss
    ID 6070604
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Luss
    Walk to
    Luss
    Pier Road
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Luss by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 302

To get from Edinburgh to Luss in Argyll And Bute, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Helensburgh Central station. Next, take the 302 bus from Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station to Visitor Centre, Luss station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Luss on the Moovit app.

160min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 302302
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
    Helensburgh Central
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
    ID 6070524
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Succoth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Luss
    ID 6070604
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Luss
    Walk to
    Luss
    Pier Road
    170 m • 3 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 127.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to Luss

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Luss using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Luss), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Luss by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 302

To get from Edinburgh to Luss in Argyll And Bute, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Helensburgh Central station. Next, take the 302 bus from Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh station to Visitor Centre, Luss station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Luss on the Moovit app.

160min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 302302
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
    Helensburgh Central
    128 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensburgh Railway Station, Helensburgh
    ID 6070524
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 302302
    Wait for bus
    302
    Succoth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Centre, Luss
    ID 6070604
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Luss
    Walk to
    Luss
    Pier Road
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 305.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 302.

  • 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 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Luss?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street 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 12 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

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

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

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