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 918 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Post Cottage, Portnacroish station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min.

368min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 918918
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
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oban
    186 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709270
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 918918
    Wait for bus
    918
    Fort William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Cottage, Portnacroish
    ID 60709897
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Appin
    Walk to
    Port Appin
    2 Ferry Cottages, Port Appin, Appin, Argyll and Bute PA38 4DE, UK
    3.65 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Port Appin by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Port Appin in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS 913 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 station to Crianlarich A82 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEGABUS 976 bus and finally take the 918 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Post Cottage, Portnacroish station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 51 min.

531min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS 913MEGABUS 913
Bus - MEGABUS 976MEGABUS 976
Bus - 918918
Walk to Port Appin
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS 913MEGABUS 913
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 913
    Crianlarich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crianlarich A82
    183 min
  • 4
    Bus - MEGABUS 976MEGABUS 976
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 976
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oban Station Rd
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709270
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 918918
    Wait for bus
    918
    Fort William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Cottage, Portnacroish
    ID 60709897
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Appin
    Walk to
    Port Appin
    2 Ferry Cottages, Port Appin, Appin, Argyll and Bute PA38 4DE, UK
    3.65 km • 46 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 274.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 368 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.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Public transport stations close to Port Appin, Argyll And Bute

Port Appin is located at 2 Ferry Cottages, Port Appin, Appin, Argyll and Bute PA38 4DE, UK, Argyll And Bute and the nearest public transport station is Port Appin Ferry Terminal, Port Appin.

Ferry stations close to Port Appin:

  • Port Appin Ferry Terminal, Port Appin
  • Port Ramsay Lismore Ferry Terminal, Lismore Point

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From Edinburgh to Port Appin by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Port Appin in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the MEGABUS 913 bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 station to Crianlarich A82 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEGABUS 976 bus and finally take the 918 bus from Station Road, Oban station to Post Cottage, Portnacroish station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 51 min.

531min
Walk to bus station
Bus - MEGABUS 913MEGABUS 913
Bus - MEGABUS 976MEGABUS 976
Bus - 918918
Walk to Port Appin
Leaves from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MEGABUS 913MEGABUS 913
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 913
    Crianlarich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crianlarich A82
    183 min
  • 4
    Bus - MEGABUS 976MEGABUS 976
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS 976
    Oban
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oban Station Rd
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Oban
    ID 60709270
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 918918
    Wait for bus
    918
    Fort William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Cottage, Portnacroish
    ID 60709897
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Appin
    Walk to
    Port Appin
    2 Ferry Cottages, Port Appin, Appin, Argyll and Bute PA38 4DE, UK
    3.65 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 368 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 918.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Port Appin?

    The alternative route takes 531 minutes, using Bus line MEGABUS 913, Bus line MEGABUS 976, Bus line 918.

  • 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 6 hr 8 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 Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street 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 6 hr 8 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 Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Port Appin in Argyll And Bute.

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