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How to get fromEdinburgh to Eglinton Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Eglinton Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 33m
    £26–62

  2. Drive 70.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Eglinton Castlecar car 70.1 mi
    1h 31m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Redburn Roundaboutbus bus 11
    3h 14m
    £19–32

  4. Bus, line 11 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Redburn Roundaboutbus bus 11
    3h 15m
    £20–32

Edinburgh to Eglinton Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar264Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eglinton Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Eglinton Castle via Glasgow Central, Kilwinning, McGavin Way, and Watercut Road in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Eglinton Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Redburn Roundabout in around 3h 14m.

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