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

From Edinburgh to Strachur by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Strachur in Argyll And Bute, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Helensburgh Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 302 bus and finally take the 484 bus from Car Park, Lochgoilhead station to The Clachan, Strachur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Strachur on the Moovit app.

384min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 302302
Bus - 484484
Walk to Strachur
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
    124 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
    Carrick Castle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Car Park, Lochgoilhead
    ID 60709379
    71 min
  • 7
    Bus - 484484
    Wait for bus
    484
    Dunoon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Clachan, Strachur
    ID 60707390
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Strachur
    Walk to
    Strachur
    Forest View
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Strachur

The distance between Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and Strachur, Argyll And Bute is approximately 177.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 384 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Strachur 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 Strachur

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Strachur using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Strachur), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 384 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 302, Bus line 484.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Strachur?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Strachur?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Helensburgh Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Helensburgh Central station near Strachur in Argyll And Bute.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Strachur in Argyll And Bute by train and bus is about 6 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

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

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