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

From Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich by bus, ferry and train

To get from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich in Argyll And Bute, 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 Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 31 min.

331min
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
    490 m • 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
    380 m • 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
    150 m • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Portavadie
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich
    Ride to bus station
    Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich
    ID 54723723
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich

The distance between Edinburgh, Argyll And Bute and Tighnabruaich, Argyll And Bute is approximately 172.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 331 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 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.

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, Argyll And Bute

Tighnabruaich is located at B8000, Tighnabruaich, Argyll and Bute PA21 2BE, UK, Argyll And Bute and the nearest public transport station is Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich.

Bus stations close to Tighnabruaich:

  • Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich
  • Medical Centre, Tighnabruaich
  • Primary School, Tighnabruaich

Ferry stations close to Tighnabruaich:

  • Portavadie Ferry Terminal, Portavadie

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 331 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line CM1, Bus line 478.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tighnabruaich?

    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 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Tighnabruaich?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland 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 Argyll And Bute.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Tighnabruaich in Argyll And Bute by train, ferry and bus is about 5 hr 31 min.

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

    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?

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