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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tarbet 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 18m
    £24–40

  2. Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    2h 48m
    £11–19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    2h 21m
    £15–48

  4. Drive 79.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tarbetcar car 79.3 mi
    1h 39m
    £20–28

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    2h 44m
    £15–26

  6. 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 5m
    £20–73

Edinburgh to Tarbet by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tarbet, Argyll and Bute, 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 Hotel car park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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