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How to get from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines, one ferry line 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, then the CM1 ferry and finally take the 478 bus from Castle Gardens, Dunoon station to Post Office, Kames station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 35 min.

335min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Ferry - CM1CM1
Bus - 478478
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
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gourock
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gourock Ferry Terminal, Gourock
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM1CM1
    Wait for ferry
    CM1
    Dunoon
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Dunoon
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Gardens, Dunoon
    ID 54724346
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Portavadie
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Post Office, Kames
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Kames
    ID 54732395
    99 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tighnabruaich, Scotland is approximately 111.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 335 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich by bus, ferry 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 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 Tighnabruaich, Scotland

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

Bus stations close to Tighnabruaich:

  • Post Office, Kames
  • Kames Kabin, Kames
  • Village Hall, Kames

Ferry stations close to Tighnabruaich:

  • Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 335 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM1, Bus line 478.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines, one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 35 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Tighnabruaich in Scotland by train, ferry and bus is about 5 hr 35 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Tighnabruaich in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Tighnabruaich in Scotland.

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