What is the cheapest way to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Tarbet and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarbet 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 Tarbet and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arrochar & Tarbet 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 12m.

How far is it from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

The distance between Tarbet and Edinburgh is 83 miles. The road distance is 80.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tarbet to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

The train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Tarbet to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tarbet to Edinburgh train from?

Tarbet to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Arrochar & Tarbet station.

Train or bus from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Tarbet to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tarbet to Edinburgh train arrive?

Tarbet to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarbet to Edinburgh is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Tarbet to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Tarbet to Edinburgh?

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Tarbet to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tarbet to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
2h 12m
£24–40
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
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 17m
£16–50
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Tarbet to Edinburghcar 80 mi
1h 39m
£20–29

Tarbet to Edinburgh by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.8 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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