What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ardlui and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh is 66 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 47m and costs £17 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh bus from?

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh train from?

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 47m and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Edinburgh is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh?

Book your Loch Lomond to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

How to get fromLoch Lomond to Edinburgh

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 47m
£18–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 28m
£15–27
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Edinburghcar 64.9 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Ardlui to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2h 28m
£27–45
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 39m
£29–54

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh by train

186Weekly Trains

1h 47mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh.

Launch map view

Distance: 66.1 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Balloch to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.