There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Garelochheadtrain
6h 17m£106–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus 915
6h 40m£18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridgebus Ember
- Take the train from Spean Bridge to Arrochar & Tarbettrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
6h 29m£23–57Drive 144.8 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Lochgoilheadcar 144.8 mi
3h 2m£36–52
Inverness to Lochgoilhead by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Lochgoilhead. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Primary School via Bus Station and Tarbet Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Lochgoilhead. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Garelochhead via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Inverness and Lochgoilhead is 232 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead, including transfers.
Inverness to Lochgoilhead bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Lochgoilhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Lochgoilhead is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Lochgoilhead, Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverness to Lochgoilhead via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Garelochhead in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Primary School via Bus Station, Hotel car park, and Tarbet Hotel in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Garelochhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Spean Bridge to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Spean Bridge to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Spean Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel car park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Hotel car park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–24
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Lochgoilhead bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.
Inverness to Lochgoilhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Lochgoilhead is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Inverness to Lochgoilhead.
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