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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Cumbraeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Cumbrae 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 59m
    £35–81

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street 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
    4h 1m
    £17–31

  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
    4h 3m
    £17–31

Edinburgh to Isle of Cumbrae by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Woodlands Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 4h 1m.

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