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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle is to bus which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle. 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 43m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Edinburgh Castle is 67 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 59m and costs £17 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle is to train via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level which takes 1h 59m and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle.

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

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Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, or car

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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 59m
£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 43m
£15–27
Drive 64.2 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Edinburgh Castlecar 64.2 mi
1h 20m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Dalreoch to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
2h 51m
£28–54

Loch Lomond to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 66.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Balloch to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 43m.

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