Staying in Glencoe for a few nights of walking, climbing or skiing? Here is every realistic way to get there from Glasgow, with honest times, costs and trade-offs. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. Our private driver takes your group and your kit door to door in one car. Only visiting for the day? See our Glencoe day trip guide.
Mercedes V-Class, up to 6 passengers: from £520 one way from Glasgow city centre to Glencoe village. Other addresses in the glen and pickups from Glasgow Airport are quoted on request.
Here are the three ways to make the trip, at a glance and then in detail.
| Option | Journey time | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|
| Coach (Citylink) | ~2h45 | Book ahead with Citylink | The lowest fare |
| Car hire / self-drive | ~2h30 + depot | £40+ a day, fuel | Exploring beyond the glen |
| Private chauffeur | ~2h30 | from £520 per car | Groups up to 6, door to door |
Times are typical one way and vary with traffic, weather and stops. Fares change with the season and how far ahead you book.
Coach, the cheapest way
Scottish Citylink coaches to Fort William and Skye leave Buchanan Bus Station several times a day and stop in Glencoe. The trip takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The coach sets you down on the main road, so check how far your hotel is from the stop before you book.
Train, not an option
Glencoe has no railway station. The West Highland Line stops at Bridge of Orchy and Fort William. From either one you still need a taxi or a coach to reach the glen.
Car hire & self-drive
About 90 miles on the A82, past Loch Lomond, Crianlarich and Rannoch Moor. The road is single carriageway most of the way, with slow, winding stretches beside Loch Lomond. A hire car is useful if you want to explore beyond the glen. It’s less useful if it sits outside your hotel while you walk.
Private chauffeur
A private chauffeur collects you from your hotel or home in Glasgow and drives you to the door of your hotel, lodge or cottage in Glencoe in a Mercedes V-Class. The price is agreed in advance (from £520 with Constantine), with room for up to 6 passengers, rucksacks and boots. Book the return at the same time and we’ll collect you at the end of your stay.
Stops on the way
- Luss, on the west shore of Loch Lomond, about 40 minutes from Glasgow.
- Tyndrum, the usual coffee and lunch stop.
- Loch Tulla and Rannoch Moor, just past Bridge of Orchy.
- Buachaille Etive Mòr and the Three Sisters viewpoint as you enter the glen.
Tell us which stops you want when you book and we’ll build them into the journey. Want the glen as a full day out with a chauffeur? See our Glencoe & Highlands tour.
So which should you choose?
On your own with one rucksack? The coach does the job. With a group, walking or ski kit, or a hotel away from the main road, one car door to door is easier. A pre-booked chauffeur settles the price and the pickup before you set off.
Common questions
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Glencoe?
Around 2 hours 30 minutes on the A82 by Loch Lomond and Rannoch Moor, without stops.
Is there a train from Glasgow to Glencoe?
No. Glencoe has no railway station. The nearest stations are Bridge of Orchy and Fort William, each a road journey away.
How much is a chauffeur from Glasgow to Glencoe?
From £520 one way to Glencoe village in a Mercedes V-Class for up to 6 passengers with Constantine Chauffeurs, priced from Glasgow city centre and agreed before you travel.
Can you take us to our hotel or the start of a walk?
Yes. We drive you to the door of your hotel, lodge or cottage in the glen. Tell us the address when you book.
Can you collect us again at the end of our stay?
Yes. Book the return at the same time and we’ll confirm one price for both journeys.
