Loch Lomond and Stirling private coach tour from Glasgow
Ritaat Coaches runs a private coach or minibus tour from Glasgow to Loch Lomond and Stirling for your own group, with a driver. It is the shortest of our Highland-edge tours: about 100 miles and about 2 hours 15 minutes of driving (by car) for a circuit through Luss and Stirling and back, so it fits an ordinary day with time for stops. You choose the stops and the times.
The journey at a glance
| Leg | Distance and time |
|---|---|
| Glasgow to Balloch (foot of Loch Lomond) | About 25 miles, about 35 minutes by car |
| Glasgow to Luss | About 32 miles, about 45 minutes by car |
| Luss to Stirling | About 38 miles, about 55 minutes by car |
| Stirling Castle to Glasgow | About 29 miles, about 35 minutes by car |
| Whole circuit (Glasgow, Luss, Stirling, Glasgow) | About 100 miles, about 2 hours 15 minutes of driving by car, before stops |
A sample plan
A sample day. We agree the real route and times with you, and your quote lists what is included.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Morning | Pick-up in Glasgow, or at your hotel or other agreed address |
| First stop | Loch Lomond: Balloch at the southern end, or Luss on the western shore |
| Middle of the day | Drive on towards Stirling |
| Afternoon | Stirling Castle and the city |
| Late afternoon | Return to Glasgow or onward to your hotel |
Stops and coach access
Balloch is at the foot of Loch Lomond. Luss is a village on the loch’s western shore, just off the A82 and 9 miles north of Balloch, inside the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles, and Historic Environment Scotland says it is one of its most popular sites for groups and tours. Its car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and accessible parking, so a coach can use it. Tickets are bought separately and are not part of a coach quote; Historic Environment Scotland has a groups page for group bookings.
Which vehicle
Our own vehicles are a Mercedes Sprinter minibus (16 seats), a Volvo B8R coach (38 seats) and a Mercedes Tourismo coach (53 seats). A partner operator supplies other sizes, such as a midi coach, and extra vehicles for larger groups. Our own vehicles are wheelchair accessible: tell us when you book. Your written quote names the exact vehicle.
What it costs
You pay for the vehicle and driver, not per seat. Our 53-seat coach is from £1,200 a day, or from £1,500 in peak season. A day is up to 10 hours, and extra hours may be charged. A quote includes fuel, mileage, the driver, tolls, standard parking, waiting time during the hire, bottled water and Wi-Fi. It does not include attraction tickets, passengers’ food or gratuity. Ferries and coach-park charges at venues are shown on the quote at cost. See the price guide for how prices are built.
Frequently asked questions
Can we do Loch Lomond and Stirling in one day?
Yes. The Glasgow, Luss, Stirling, Glasgow circuit is about 100 miles and about 2 hours 15 minutes of driving at car speed, so a day leaves plenty of time at each stop. We agree the route and times with you before the day.
Can a coach park at Stirling Castle?
Yes. Historic Environment Scotland says the castle car park is closed to all vehicles except coaches and accessible parking. Tell us if anyone in your group has limited mobility, so we plan the drop-off around them.
Where does the Loch Lomond tour start?
Wherever you choose: usually Glasgow city centre, or your hotel, school or other address. The trip is quoted from your pick-up point.
Book your Loch Lomond and Stirling tour
Tell us the date, your pick-up point, the group size and where you would like to stop. We send a written quote that says which vehicle you get.
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