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How to get fromEdinburgh to Loch Eckby train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loch Eck by train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Garelochheadtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the taxi from Garelochhead to Loch Ecktaxi taxi
    2h 42m
    £97–130

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h
    £19–40

  3. Drive 107.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loch Eckcar car 107.5 mi
    2h 16m
    £27–38

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 31m
    £29–76

Edinburgh to Loch Eck by bus and ferry

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Loch Eck, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Loch Eck. However, you can take the train to Garelochhead then take the taxi to Loch Eck. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Inn Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h.

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