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Crianlarich
Stay one night as a West Highland Way midpoint or a rail junction stop; skip it as a base unless you are climbing a Munro.
Crianlarich is a village of about 185 people at the junction of the A82 and A85, where the West Highland railway splits for Oban or Fort William. Most travellers pass through; the reason to stay is the cluster of Munros within a few miles, or a bed at the midpoint of the West Highland Way. There is no filling station and no ticket office, so arrive fuelled and buy your ticket on board.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, ice on the hills), midge season Jul–Aug
- Airports
- GLA · EDI
- Nights
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- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Crianlarich999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Crianlarich, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA very safe village; the real risks are mountain weather, ice on the hills and driving the A82 in the dark.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police, fire, ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGLA Glasgow (About 1 h 45 min by Citylink coach from Buchanan station, or train from Queen Street via Glasgow).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable in ten minutes, but you need wheels for the mountain trails.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- BeerDraught beer in a pub£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within the village£5–10 (≈ US$7–14) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£22 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£115 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedB&B or hotel double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GLA Glasgow (About 1 h 45 min by Citylink coach from Buchanan station, or train from Queen Street via Glasgow) · EDI Edinburgh (Bus 978 runs once a day, about 2 h 50 min via the airport; otherwise change at Glasgow, about 4 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Apr (15). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Crianlarich: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
18 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
18 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
20 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
19 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
19 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable in ten minutes, but you need wheels for the mountain trails. Crianlarich Cars is the only local taxi and operates Apr–Oct only, with shorter hours in winter; pre-book on +44 778 7788 360. Trains run four times a day from Glasgow Queen Street, taking about two hours, and divide here for Oban or Fort William. Citylink buses 914/915/916/975 run about six times a day from Glasgow, 1 h 45 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ben More
goDoor to door: About 4–6 h return from the village
Taxi or car east on the A85 to Benmore Farm, then the steep ridge on foot
A Munro at 1,174 m; often combined with Stob Binnein (1,165 m). Start early and carry waterproofs.
Killin and the Falls of Dochart
goDoor to door: About 40 min each way
Car or taxi east on the A85 and A827
The Old Mill is a working water mill with a small heritage display, open Apr–Oct.
Tyndrum
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Train or bus north, about 10 min
The nearest filling station and a dozen or so B&Bs; two stations on different lines.
Loch Lomond
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min to the head of the loch
Car south on the A82 along the west bank
The A82 west bank is busy with traffic; the quieter east bank needs a long loop via Lochearnhead and Callander.
Oban
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train west, about 1 h 30 min
Ferries to Mull and other Hebridean islands; too far for a comfortable return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street (village centre)
Hotels, B&Bs and the Rod and Reel pub within a few minutes' walk; the coach stop is at the Crianlarich Hotel.
Station Road
The youth hostel and the village store sit next to the station; best if you arrive by train.
A82 west edge
Lodge House, about half a mile west of the village; the owner runs the local taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £115 | £115 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Citylink coach from Glasgow, both ways2 × £30 · check | £60 |
| ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street, both ways2 × £40 · check | £80 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £44 |
| Trip total≈ £240 per person per day, bed included | £479≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Crianlarich excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bar meal (Rod and Reel or a hotel) | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Draught beer in a pub | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Dorm bed, youth hostel | £22 (≈ US$30) ppn (check) |
| B&B double room | £85–125 (≈ US$120–170) (check) |
| Taxi within the village | £5–10 (≈ US$7–14) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel in the village: the nearest filling station is five miles north at Tyndrum, and Lix Toll on the A85 has closed. Fill up before leaving the lowlands.
- Crianlarich station has no ticket office or machines and no step-free access to the platform; buy on board if your journey starts here.
- Mobile signal is patchy north on the A82 and east on the A85, and there is none on the mountains. Do not rely on a phone for navigation.
- Midges are fierce in still, damp weather from June to August; bring repellent for evening walks.
- Mountain weather changes fast: Ben More is 1,174 m and the ridges are exposed. Carry a map, compass and waterproofs.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- Mountain rescue (via police)
- 999
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in the village; the US consulate-general is in Edinburgh and most other countries have embassies in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Glasgow Buchanan → Crianlarich, Citylink: about 1 h 45 min, 6 times a day (check)
- Glasgow Queen Street → Crianlarich, ScotRail: about 2 h, 4 times a day (check)
- Crianlarich → Tyndrum, train or bus: about 10 min (check)
Say or show
- Excuse me / Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (—)
- Thank you — Thank you (—)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (—)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (—)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (—)
- Is this the train for Oban? — Is this the train for Oban? (—)
English is spoken everywhere; no local phrase needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Crianlarich. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, ice on the hills), midge season Jul–Aug · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GLA and EDI: last Citylink and ScotRail departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: village centre, Station Road, and the A82 west edge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Ben More, the Old Mill, Crianlarich station) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisitScotland
- officialScotRail
- officialCitylink
- officialNational Rail — Crianlarich station
- officialHostelling Scotland — Crianlarich
- secondaryWikivoyage: Crianlarich, revision 5272891 (CC BY-SA 4.0)