There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Glen Etive by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Glen Etive is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Glen Etive is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Glen Etive. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Chairlift Road End via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Glen Etive. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Bridge of Orchy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Scotland and Glen Etive is 84 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Glen Etive without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Scotland to Glen Etive, including transfers.
Scotland to Glen Etive bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Glen Etive train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Glen Etive is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £170 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Glen Etive, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chairlift Road End every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Ember also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridge of Orchy 5 times a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Bridge of Orchy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chairlift Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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 Chairlift Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Ember
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Scotland to Glen Etive bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Chairlift Road End station.
Scotland to Glen Etive train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bridge of Orchy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Glen Etive is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Scotland to Glen Etive.
There are 401+ hotels available in Glen Etive.