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How to get fromEdinburgh to Great Cumbrae Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Great Cumbrae Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 35m
    £34–81

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 38m
    £16–31

  3. Bus, ferry via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    3h 39m
    £17–31

Edinburgh to Great Cumbrae Island by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Great Cumbrae Island, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Great Cumbrae Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, and Largs Ferry Terminal in around 3h 38m.

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