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Visit Kilmartin Museum car-free
Travel a greener way for a special reduced ticket price.
It’s easy as buses stop next-door.
Buses run from Oban (75 mins) and Lochgilphead (15 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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If you travel by train to Glasgow, Fort William or other Scottish towns, a PlusBus train ticket gives you unlimited bus travel around the local area.
View Loch Melfort, woodland streams and sheep farms, as you take the bus from Oban. If you travel from Lochgilphead, look out for the hill of Dunchraigaig Cairn.
Kids’ tickets and activities are available from Scotrail. You can also download activities from First bus for your journey. Kilmartin Museum also published their own resources.
Cycle Path National Route 78 passes very close to the museum, off-road. Plan your cycle route here. Bikes may not be accepted on the bus, but you can reserve train space or hire. There are 6 bike racks on site when you arrive.
Walk around the area with the Self Guided Trail.
Taxis from Oban are suggested by Calmac Ferries as follows: Etive – 01631 566880, Lorne – 01631 564744, Oban – 01631 564666, Tower Taxis – 01631 569999.
Find accessibility information for buses and trains and Kilmarton Museum. Oban station and the buses are accessible.
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Getting to Kilmartin Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Kilmartin Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Oban
Buses bus 423 and bus 23 stop next-door. Buses leave from Station Road a few times per day (once on Saturday and none on Sunday). The journey takes about 75 minutes. Hop off at Kilmartin Hotel bus shelter, overlooking the graveyard. Walk back slightly to Kilmartin Museum, on the Left.
The above, plus bus 421 and bus 429 run from Lochgilphead. The journey takes about 15 minutes.
The museum has a café and the hotel has a pub, so there are places to wait for the return bus. Find service updates.
By train and bus via Oban
There are direct trains to Oban on the West Highland Line (which has an audio tour) from:
- Argyll: Arrochar & Tarbet (105 mins), Connel Ferry (15 mins), Dalmally (40 mins), Garelochhead (2 hrs), Helensburgh Upper (2 hrs 15 mins), Loch Awe (35 mins), Taynuilt (20 mins).
- Glasgow: Queen Street (3 hrs).
- Stirling: Crianlarich (70 mins), Tyndrum Lower (60 mins).
- West Dunbartonshire: Dumbarton Central (2.5 hrs).
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Trains connect at Crianlarich (70 mins) from: Fort William, Glenfinnan, Mallaig, Rannoch, Spean Bridge and Upper Tyndrum.
By bus from Glasgow
Bus 926/926 is a scenic route to Campbeltown in Kintyre. It runs via Lochgilphead from Glasgow Buchanon bus station, along the A82 and A83. The journey takes about 2.5 hours. You may need to wait a long time for connections, so plan cafefully and find a café or attraction to wait in.
Change for the bus – see above.
About Kilmartin Museum
Home to 12,000 years of history!
Our museum sits within an amazing landscape of archaeological wonders and nationally important wildlife and habitats. Since opening in 1997, Kilmartin Museum’s aim has been to interpret, explain and conserve the archaeology and natural heritage of Kilmartin Glen, whilst also caring for ancient artefacts from across Argyll.
The new museum exhibits are really special, showcasing aspects of prehistoric ritual, rock art, symbols of power of the warrior kings of Dunadd and intricately sculpted medieval crosses. We have hands on activities that bring the day to day lives of our ancestors to life and we integrate information on natural history throughout, recognising our nationally important local wildlife and habitats. Visitor comments are overwhelmingly positive and we inspire learners of all ages with our interactive displays and information.
The Museum staff and volunteers are on hand to answer questions and make your visit special and we run activities and workshops throughout the year, so there’s always something to look out for.
The Museum shop is packed full of locally sourced quirky and ethical products and we offer everything from pocket money toys to unique pieces of art and a fantastic selection of books.
Our onsite café the Glen Bisto is independently run and serves light lunches, home baking and coffees.
From April to September every year, we host family friendly guided walks around Kilmartin Glen. On these volunteer-led walks you will visit many of the amazing ancient sites in Kilmartin Glen, including the Linear Cairn Cemetery, Nether Largie South Chambered Cairn, and Temple Wood Stone Circle. They are a fun and friendly way to discover what makes this landscape so special!
For any queries about visiting contact Kilmartin Museum on 01546510278 or [email protected]
Address: Kilmartin Museum, Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8RQ. Visit Website