There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Plockton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Camp Site Road Endbus 915
6h 11m£55–82Drive 177.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Plocktoncar 177.2 mi
3h 43m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
6h 48m£119–189Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
7h 19m£66–99
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Plockton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Plockton is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Camp Site Road End via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Plockton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Duncraig via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Glasgow and Plockton is 180 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Plockton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Glasgow to Plockton, including transfers.
Glasgow to Plockton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Plockton is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Plockton via Bus Station and Camp Site Road End in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Plockton via Inverness and Duncraig in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Bus Station to Camp Site Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £13–26
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
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Glasgow to Plockton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Glasgow to Plockton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Plockton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Glasgow to Plockton.
There are 280+ hotels available in Plockton.