25 Epic Munros Accessible by Public Transport (From Glasgow)

Munros are Scottish mountains which are over (3,000 feet/ 914 metres). This post lists the most epic Munros accessible by public transport from Glasgow.

There are plenty of epic Munros in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park that are reachable by public transport. 

Despite how rural Scotland is, there are some nice train stations and bus stops which are located near several popular Munro routes. Be prepared to have an extra long day travelling if you are using public transport. 

Glasgow is located on the River Clyde on the west side of the Central Belt. The city is the largest city in Scotland with over 1 million people living here and in the surrounding areas.

Some Munros listed below are not only accessible from Glasgow but can be reached from Oban and Fort William by bus or train.

One of the easiest Munros to bag in Scotland can only be accessed only by public transport. Keep reading to find out what it is. 

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond is located on the eastern banks of Loch Lomond. Ben Lomond’s claim to fame is it is one of the most southern Munros and it is close to the central belt. 

Public Transport is only available from Glasgow to Ben Lomond at the weekend. As a rough guide, you can catch the 916 bus from Buchanan Train Station to Uig at 6:40 a.m. and get off at Tarbet Station. 

From Tarbet Station walk 5 minutes to Tarbet Pier and get the 8:45 a.m. boat to Rowardennan. Obviously, the route is much quicker by car, the total journey time on public transport is almost three hours long. 

To get back to Glasgow you can get the ferry across Loch Lomond from Rowardennan to Tarbet Pier at 4:43 p.m., then take the 977 bus from Tarbet Hotel to Buchanan Station in Glasgow. 

Similar bus and ferry routes run on both Saturday and Sunday so you can spend a night in Rowardennan and return on a Sunday. Make sure to check bus and ferry times before you depart.

Beinn Ìme and Beinn Narnain

Beinn Ìme and Beinn Narnain are two peaks in the Arrochar Alps in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. These peaks are often bagged as The Cobbler and you can get brilliant views of Loch Long.

The first way to get to Succoth Car Park is by the 976 bus to Oban which departs from Buchanan Bus Station at 8:30 am. From the bus stop at Braeside Stores, it is only a ten to fifteen-minute walk to the starting point. 

To get back by bus, there are two buses you need to get. The first bus is number 302 which takes you from Forestry Houses to Loch Lomond Golf Course. From there take the 914 bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

Succoth Car Park can also be accessed by train. Catch the ScotRail Oban train at Glasgow Queen Station at 08:21 a.m.

The closest station to Beinn Ìme and Beinn Narnain is half an hour’s walk from Arrochar and Tarbet Stations. There is a return train from Arrochar and Tarbet Station at 6 pm.

There are other combinations of buses and trains, with some stops in Helensburgh. Make sure to check bus and train times before you depart.

Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond) and Ben Vane

Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane are two peaks located in the Arrochar Alps. On the eastern flanks of Ben Vorlich, there is a hydroelectric scheme scarring the side of the mountain.

Ben Vane is the shortest Munro but has one of the steepest ascents with many false summits. Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane are often bagged (together or separately) from Inveruglas on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Inveruglas can be reached by taking the 916 bus to Uig from Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow at 6:40 a.m. The bus stops at Loch Sloy Power Station at 7:56 am. 

There are a variety of bus services (914, 915, 977) that you catch to get back to Glasgow Buchanan Station.

Ben More and Stob Binnein

Ben More and Stob Binnein are two Munros in the Crianlarich Munros in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Stob Binnein is reached by an easygoing ridge. 

Ben More is reachable by taking the 916 bus to Uig from Glasgow’s Buchanan Station. There is a service leaving at 6:40 am. 

Also, Ben More is reachable by taking the Oban train from Glasgow Queen Station to Crianlarich Station. A train leaves Glasgow at 8:21 am.

From the small Loch Lomond village of Crianlarich and from the Crianlarich Train Station, the starting point for Ben More is a 40-minute walk away (a 2-mile walk). Make sure to check transport times and bring navigation equipment with you. 

The return route back to Glasgow is the same in reverse. There are a couple of bus services (914, 977) or you can get the train to Glasgow Queen Street from Crianlarich Station.

An Caisteal and Beinn a’Chròin

An Caisteal and Beinn a’Chròin are two Munros in the Crianlarich Munros which are often bagged together. The starting point is a 30-minute walk (1.5 miles) from Crianlarich. 

There is the 916 bus service to Uig which leaves Glasgow Buchanan Station at 6:40 am. The bus arrives in Crianlarich at 8:18 am, and from there you can walk for half an hour to the starting point.

Additionally, you can get the Scotrail Oban train from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Crianlarich Station. The journey is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes long and you will also have to walk for half an hour to the starting point. 

The return route back to Glasgow is the same in reverse. There are a couple of bus services (914, 977) or you can get the train to Glasgow Queen Street from Crianlarich Station.

Make sure you are prepared with a map and get public transport times before you set off as this is a rough guide.

Beinn Chabhair

Beinn Chabhair is one of the smaller Munros and is a fine walk and is an isolated peak in the Crianlarich Munros. The route begins at Beinglas Falls and the route is very steep and eroded, with some boggy areas.

The starting point of Beinn Chabhair is Beinglas Farmhouse which can be reached from bus services from Glasgow Buchanan Station. The first bus leaves at 6:40 am, the 916 service to Uig. 

There are other bus services including the 914, 915 and 977 which stop at the Hotel. Once you have completed your walk, stop in at the Drovers Inn for some pub grub and a pint. 

Ben Challum 

Ben Challum features vast grassy slopes north of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The route follows the West Highland Way, passes the ruins of St. Fillans Chapel and soon opens up to spectacular panoramic views. 

From Tyndrum, walkers can follow the West Highland Way paths for one hour to the Hill and Mountain Research Centre which marks the start of the route to Ben Challum.

From Glasgow, you can get the bus from Buchanan Train Station to the Public Toilets at Tyndrum. The bus service 916 to Uig or the 914 to Fort William stops in Tyndrum. 

In addition, there is a train service run by ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street Station. The service to Mallaig is two hours long and stops at the Upper Tyndrum Station. 

Buses leave from the Public Toilet in Tyndrum at 5 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. to head back to Glasgow. Make sure to check bus and train times before you set off on your journey.

Ben Oss, Beinn Dubhchraig, Ben Lui and Beinn a’Chlèibh

Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig are two satellite Munros of Ben Lui and are part of the Tyndrum Munros. The walk to Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig involves walking through forests of pine and birch. 

Again, to get to Ben Oss and Beinn Dubchraig you can get public transport to Tyndrum and then walk the West Highland Way for 2.5 kilometres to get to the starting point. 

Buses are available to the Public Toilets in Tyndrum from Buchanan Station in Glasgow. The journey time is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes long, with either the 914 or 916 routes.

There are a few return buses available in the evening. Alternatively, there is a train service from Glasgow Queen Street to Tyndrum Upper Station which takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

For an extra long day of walking Ben Lui and Beinn a’Chlèibh can also be bagged from Tyndrum along with Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss. (Watch your timings, can have up to 10 hours of walking time). 

Alternatively, you can bag Ben Lui and Beinn a’Chlèibh on a separate outing from Tyndrum. 

Beinn Bhuidhe

Beinn Bhuidhe is an isolated peak which is sometimes classed as the last peak of the Arrochar Alps. The mountain involves walking through the glen for a long period of time, cycling is the best way to tackle the first few kilometres.

From Glasgow Buchanan Station, take the 976 bus service to Oban and ride for 1 hour 40 minutes. You will get off at Lochfyne Oyster Bar and walk for 0.3 miles to get to the starting point. 

There is a bus that leaves at 8:30 a.m. You can get a return bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar at 6:06 p.m. After completing your walk, finish the day off at Loch Fyne Restaurant with a pint and some chips. 

Beinn Dòrain and Beinn an Dothaidh

Heading north of Tyndrum the conical peak of Beinn Dòrain can be seen. Bagging the two Munros together is a great day out and you will be rewarded with excellent views across Rannoch Moor.

The Bridge of Orchy Car Park can be reached by getting the 916 bus to Uig from Buchanan Bus Station. There is a bus that leaves Glasgow at 6:40 a.m. 

Alternatively, you can get a later bus service (914 to Fort William) that leaves Glasgow Buchanan Station at 8:45 am. There are a couple of return bus routes available including bus service 914 at 4:17 pm. 

Make sure to check bus times to and from Glasgow before you set off on your journey.

Beinn na Lap, Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Deag 

Sgòr Gaibhre is a remote Munro in the heart of the Highlands, south of Loch Ossian. Càrn Dearg is often bagged with Sgòr Gaibhre. 

Beinn na Lap is located north of Loch Ossian. This Munro is often described as one of the easiest Munros to bag, it is a steady ascent to the summit over a ten-kilometre return route. 

The Munros are famously known for only being able to be accessed from a train station. Corrour Station House is the most remote stop in the whole of the UK. 

There is a cafe here and the tiny Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is visible on the shore. Corrour Train Station is almost 400 metres above sea level, giving you a head start to bag the Munros.

Corrour Station House is approximately three hours away from Glasgow. Famously, it was used as a scene in the Trainspotting movie. 

The train to Corrour from Glasgow leaves Glasgow Queen Street at 8:21 a.m. arriving in Corrour at 11:21 a.m. The last Scotrail Train leaves at 6:24 p.m. and gets you back to Glasgow at 9:25 p.m. 

Alternatively, you can get the Caledonian Sleeper to London which leaves Corrour at 8:52 p.m. and arrives in Glasgow Queen Street at 12:15 a.m. 

Beinn na Lap, Sgòr Gaibhre and Càrn Dearg are some of the best Munros near Fort William. A train ride from Fort William takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Ben Cruachan and Stob Dàimh

Ben Cruachan is one of the highest summits in this region between Loch Awe and Loch Etive. Under the central corrie is a large underground hydro-electric power station. 

There is a ridge walk to Stob Dàimh which takes you around the Cruachan Reservoir. The Falls of Cruachan Train Station is the starting point for the Ben Cruachan walk.

To get to Falls of Cruachan Train Station you can get the ScotRail train service to Oban. The train leaves Glasgow Queen Street at 08:21 a.m. and arrives at the Falls of Cruchan Train Station at 10:52 a.m. 

There are bus and train options available in the evening so you can get back to Glasgow. Make sure to check public transport times before you set off.

Ben Cruachan & Stob Dàimh are one of the most accessible Munros near Oban by public transport. You can get the 403 bus or the 975 to Glasgow from Oban. The journey time is approximately 35 minutes long.

Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a’Chochuill 

From the peaks of these Munros you will get great views of Ben Cruachan and Glen Etive. Sometimes, these two peaks are bagged with Ben Cruachan and Stob Dàimh.

The starting point of this walk is a 45-minute walk from Dalmally Train Station on the Glasgow to Oban line. The first train from Oban leaves at 7:51 am and it is a 45-minute train journey.

Also, Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a’Chochuill can be accessed via train from Glasgow, the journey time is 2 hours 39 minutes and leaves at 6:03 a.m. There are bus and train links at various times in the evening to get back to Glasgow.

Closest Munros To Glasgow by Public Transport

Final Note

If you do not have access to a car and you want to start Munro Bagging. There are many options available from Glasgow. 

There are over 20 Munros in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. At least 16 of them are accessible by public transport. 

A lot more planning is required if you are using public transport to get to a Munro. This article is a rough guide to get you started but more research is required for specific routes before you set off. 

Public transport times change continually so do check before travelling. I can not guarantee that the times in this post are accurate as they could have been updated since the time of posting. 

Some bus timetables are seasonal and do not operate in the autumn and winter months.

The buses from Glasgow are run by Citylink and the train services are run by Scotrail. The services are usually quite good with good service, comfortable seating and rarely any delays. 

There are some disadvantages to using public transport, you will have to be aware of the time as you do not want to miss the last train or bus home. 

Always check public transport times before you set off as there might be unexpected displays. The weather in Scotland can change dramatically so make sure you pack for all weather. 

There are limited shops and places to get supplies once you head out of the city. Again, ensure you are well-prepared for a long day of walking.