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How to get fromEdinburgh to Loch Tayby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loch Tay by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance B to Station Road Turning Circlebus bus S60
    3h 15m
    £54–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Pitlochrybus bus Ember
    5h 35m
    £14–19

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunblanetrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Dunblane to Loch Taytaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    £189–246

  4. Bus, line 893 bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Balnasiumbus bus 893
    5h 38m

  5. Drive  80.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loch Taycar car 80.1 mi
    1h 48m
    £20–29

Edinburgh to Loch Tay by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Pitlochry hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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