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How to get fromEdinburgh to Isle of Whithornby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Isle of Whithorn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Harbourbus bus 415
    6h 25m

  2. Drive 122.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Isle of Whithorncar car 122.6 mi
    2h 43m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Harbourbus bus 416
    7h 8m

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Harbourbus bus 416
    6h 57m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Harbourbus bus 415
    7h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 165.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 57m.

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