Getting to Kelburn
Getting to Kelburn is much quicker and easier than most festivals. Just 40 minutes from central Glasgow and less than 2 hours from Edinburgh. The site is 5 minutes (by vehicle) from Largs train station and 30 minutes from both Prestwick and Glasgow Airports. We also operate a bus service from Edinburgh, Glasgow and a shuttle to/from Largs railway station to our events.
We do encourage as many people as possible to come by public transport or car share as we have a unique site, and limited space for cars. See below for information on how to get to Kelburn by bus and train.
For SatNavs use postcode KA29 0BE
What3Words for the festival entrance: converged.novels.deflect
The Kelburn Bus
The Kelburn Bus is our convenient, sociable and environmentally friendly way to get to Kelburn. It’s also economical; our early bird single tickets are cheaper than advance train fares to Largs which is still 1.5 miles from Kelburn. Please click the button below to book your seat on the Kelburn bus.
Private Coach Hire to/from Kelburn
If you plan to book a coach for you and your friends from a private operator to drop you off / pick you up at Kelburn Garden Party please book a time slot. The bus pick up and drop off area is a very busy part of the site so it’s important you let us know when you are coming. (we do not charge for this service). Coaches which arriving without a booking will not be permitted to enter the site.
Please note: This is NOT a service to book a private coach. Only use the form below if you have booked your own coach. We will then try our best to schedule your drop off and departure at your preferred times.
Minibuses (up to 16 seater) don’t need to register, just turn up as you would with a car and follow signage/directions from our Stewards.
The LARGS Fairlie Flyer – Catch the train from Glasgow Central!
If you’re coming by train from then you want get off at either Largs Station for a taxi transfer which is 2.4 miles from Kelburn, or Fairlie Station which is a 30 minute walk or you can get on the one of the shuttle buses, see below for timings. From Fairlie Station, its only a 30 minute walk – 1.4 miles, but the last leg includes a steep uphill section.
The Kelburn Shuttle Bus will meet some of the busiest trains to and from the event. Shuttle fare payable upon arrival on site or before departure from site.
LARGS RAILWAY SHUTTLE Times
WEDNESDAY CREW-ONLY SHUTTLE – a bus will meet the 17:45 from Glasgow Central which gets into LARGS just before 18:55 – which will get you on site in time for the 19.30 traffic team briefing.
THURSDAY CREW ONLY SHUTTLE a bus will meet the 10.45 from Glasgow Central which gets into LARGS just before 11.48, in time for the 12.30 briefing.
THURSDAY SHUTTLE – For 4 day ticket holders, artists and crew only, a bus will meet the 14:45 from Glasgow Central which gets into LARGS Just before 15:48.
FRIDAY – On Friday a shuttle will meet:
14:45 Glasgow Central > Largs Train – which arrives in LARGS just before 15:48
18:45 Glasgow Central > Largs Train – which arrives in LARGS just before 19:48 – you may have to wait as the bus will be doing the main festival bus run from Glasgow first so may run a little late.
MONDAY – A shuttle will depart at:
10:30AM to meet the 11:07 Fairlie > Glasgow Central Train
11:30AM to meet the 12:07 Fairlie > Glasgow Central Train
12:30AM to meet the 13:07 Fairlie > Glasgow Central Train
When going home please be outside the Pavilion Box Office at least 15 minutes before the bus leaves with £5 to pay the bus stop conductor.
Taxis
There is a taxi rank at Largs Station and there are several taxi companies in the area who know that the festival is on. We have a Taxi meeting point near the festival’s box office. Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles will not be permitted to pick up or put down anywhere else on or near the estate during the festival.
Ride Sharing
If you have a spare seat, or several in your car/vehicle please offer it to your friends and if you still have spare seats, please advertise the space on Bla Bla Car, this will help formalise the cost sharing and act as a centralised place for other party goers to look for lifts.
If you are looking for a ride share, please ask your friends who has space in the first instance and in weeks before the festival look on Bla Bla Car: to avoid being scammed only pay through the Bla Bla Car app, or in person on your way.
Cycling to Kelburn
Fancy a challenge? the bike ride from Glasgow City Centre is 35 miles and will take approximately 3 and a half hours. Be careful to plan your journey as some of the routes include a 804 foot climb and descent (up and over Fairlie Moor). Many of the routes include large sections of rural roads, and should not be undertaken by novice riders. If you come more than 20 miles by Bicycle we have free Bike storage options and you will be given a pass for a free Shower and a bar token to be used on the day of your arrival! Please tag on Social Media using #kelburnbybike us at the start, middle and end of your cycle ride!
