Scottish Highlands without a car: is the train and bus system reliable?

Destinations Scotland
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I don’t drive (never learned, long story) and I really want to see the Scottish Highlands this September. Specifically Glencoe, Fort William, and maybe up to Inverness.

Is the public transport actually reliable enough to get around, or am I going to be stranded at a bus stop in the rain waiting for a bus that shows up once a day? I’ve looked at the ScotRail routes and they seem decent for the main towns, but getting to trailheads or more remote spots seems tricky.

Anyone done the Highlands without a car? Was it frustrating or totally fine? I saw some small group tours on TourRadar that handle the transport which might be easier but I like having flexibility.

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I would consider using a group tour, since it saves you the hassle of trying to plan the entire thing yourself. When I was in Scotland I could get around major areas, but sometimes you would get a train station and it was really far to make it anywhere from there.

Group tour would save you stress and get you where you need to go!

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Indeed.

Doing the Highlands by public transport is a challenge, so a Tour of the Scottish Highlands organised by someone else makes a lot of sense.

The only problem now, is choosing which one.

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Michel.