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How to get fromEdinburgh to Loch Longby train, bus, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Peaton Roadbus bus 316A / ...
    3h 37m

  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 Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 40m
    £17–32

  3. Drive  81 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loch Longcar car 81 mi
    1h 42m
    £20–29

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 42m
    £20–57

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  • Distance: 87.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Loch Long. However, you can take the train to Helensburgh Central, walk to Colquhoun Square, take the bus to Peaton Road, then walk to Loch Long. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Loch Long via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Pier, and Peaton Road in around 4h 40m.

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