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

The cheapest way to get from Loch Tay to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loch Tay to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Tay and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Tay to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Balnasium and arriving at George Street via Chapel Street, Tulliemet Road End and Pitlochry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Loch Tay to Edinburgh?

The distance between Loch Tay and Edinburgh is 131 miles. The road distance is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loch Tay to Edinburgh without a car is to line 893 bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Loch Tay to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Loch Tay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dochertys Midland Coaches, depart from Balnasium station.

Where does the Loch Tay to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Loch Tay to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Dochertys Midland Coaches, arrive at Chapel Street station.

Can I drive from Loch Tay to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Tay to Edinburgh is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Loch Tay to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Loch Tay to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, line 893 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Loch Tay to Edinburgh by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 893 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Balnasium to Chapel Streetbus 893
2. Take the train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 51m
Drive 80.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loch Tay to Edinburghcar 80.5 mi
1h 48m
£20–29
Line 893 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Balnasium to Chapel Streetbus 893
2. Take the bus from Pitlochry to George Streetbus Ember
4h 53m
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Loch Tay to Dunblanetaxi
2. Take the train from Dunblane to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2h
£192–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Mill Streetbus 34A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
5h 43m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chapel Street to Mill Streetbus 34A / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 15m

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Distance: 130.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Loch Tay, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Balnasium to George Street via Chapel Street, Tulliemet Road End, and Pitlochry in around 4h 53m.

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