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How to get fromEdinburgh to Arrochar Alpsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Arrochar Alps by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrochar & Tarbettrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2h 32m
    £46–66

  2. Drive 89.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Arrochar Alpscar car 89.3 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Succoth Car Parkbus bus 926 / ...
    3h 36m
    £34–52

  4. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
    3h 19m
    £42–100

  5. Bus via Visitor Centre

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus bus 926 / ...
    3h 41m
    £26–41

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  • Distance: 92.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Arrochar Alps, Scotland?

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arrochar & Tarbet 6 times a week. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Arrochar Alps via Buchanan Bus Station and Succoth Car Park in around 3h 36m.

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