Tarbert, a charming village on Loch Fyne, is not directly served by train or major airports, but it is well-connected by bus, car, and ferry services. The primary transport hubs for reaching Tarbert are Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Direct bus services are available from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station to Tarbert. The Scottish Citylink 926 service takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, with tickets typically costing between £15 and £22. Services generally run every three hours.
Driving from Glasgow to Tarbert typically takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes, with estimated fuel costs ranging from £23 to £35. The drive from Edinburgh is longer, about 2 hours and 54 minutes, costing approximately £30 to £50.
Caledonian MacBrayne operates a ferry service from Tarbert (East Pier) to Portavadie on the Cowal peninsula. This scenic crossing takes about 25 minutes and runs hourly from 8 AM to 6 PM. A return fare for a car is around £20.30, and £6.60 per adult.
While there is no direct train to Tarbert, you can take a train from Glasgow to Tarbet (Arrochar & Tarbet) on Loch Lomond, which takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes and costs around £18. From there, you would need to switch to a bus or car for the onward journey to Tarbert, Loch Fyne.
The closest major airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA), from which you can connect to Tarbert via bus or car rental. Another option is Machrihanish Airport near Campbeltown, which is approximately 38 miles from Tarbert and requires onward travel by bus or car.
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