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

From Edinburgh to Tarbert by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Tarbert in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Anniesland station. Next, take the 926 bus from Anniesland Cross, Anniesland station to Bus Terminal, Tarbert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min.

300min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 926926
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
    Anniesland
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anniesland Cross, Anniesland
    ID 6090381
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    ID 60709375
    167 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Tarbert by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Tarbert in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRX bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Terminal, Tarbert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Bus - 900900
Bus - 926926
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247060
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    ID 60709375
    185 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Tarbert

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tarbert, Scotland is approximately 222.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 300 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Tarbert by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Tarbert, Scotland

Tarbert is located at Tarbert, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Tarbert.

Bus stations close to Tarbert:

  • Post Office, Tarbert
  • Hotel, Tarbert
  • Academy, Tarbert

Ferry stations close to Tarbert:

  • Tarbert (Loch Fyne) Ferry Terminal, Tarbert

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Tarbert by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Tarbert in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the AIRX bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 900 bus and finally take the 926 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Bus Terminal, Tarbert station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRXAIRX
Bus - 900900
Bus - 926926
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRXAIRX
    Wait for bus
    AIRX
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine
    ID 6200247060
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903765
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903771
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 926926
    Wait for bus
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Terminal, Tarbert
    ID 60709375
    185 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 300 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 926.

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

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line AIRX, Bus line 900, Bus line 926.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tarbert in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 300 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Tarbert in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near Edinburgh to Anniesland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Anniesland station near Tarbert in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Tarbert in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Tarbert in Scotland by train and bus is about 300 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Tarbert in Scotland?

    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 Tarbert in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Anniesland stop, which is closest to Tarbert in Scotland.

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