How to get from Edinburgh to Port Appin by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Port Appin by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Port Appin 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 E14 bus from Bus Station, Oban station to Kirkton, Appin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Port Appin on the Moovit app.

473min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - E14E14
Walk to Port Appin
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
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oban
    188 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Oban
    ID 60709271
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - E14E14
    Wait for bus
    E14
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkton, Appin
    ID 60707355
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Appin
    Walk to
    Port Appin
    2 Ferry Cottages, Port Appin, Appin, Argyll and Bute PA38 4DE, UK
    3.83 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Port Appin

The distance between Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and Port Appin, Argyll And Bute is approximately 272.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 473 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Port Appin 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 timetable from Edinburgh to Port Appin

To check the bus and train timetable from Edinburgh to Port Appin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Port Appin), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Port Appin?

    The fastest way takes 473 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line E14.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Port Appin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Port Appin?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Oban station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Oban station near Port Appin in Argyll And Bute.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Port Appin in Argyll And Bute by train and bus is about 7 hr 53 min.

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

    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 Port Appin?

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

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