There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort
best- Take the bus from George Street to Glencoe Mountain Resortbus Ember
3h 21m£57–72Drive 112.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Glen Etivecar 112.6 mi
2h 21m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridge of Orchytrain Edinburgh - Fort William
3h 49m£120–154Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Visitor Centrebus 913
4h 11m£105–142
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Glen Etive. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Glencoe Mountain Resort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Glen Etive. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bridge of Orchy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Glen Etive is 119 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive without a car is to bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort which takes 3h 21m and costs £55 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Glen Etive bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Glen Etive train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Glen Etive is to bus via Glencoe Mountain Resort which takes 3h 21m and costs £55 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £160 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Glen Etive, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from George Street to Glencoe Mountain Resort 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridge of Orchy 6 times a week. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bridge of Orchy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Glencoe Mountain Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Glen Etive bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Glencoe Mountain Resort station.
Edinburgh to Glen Etive train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Bridge of Orchy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Glen Etive is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Glen Etive.
There are 413+ hotels available in Glen Etive.