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How to get fromEdinburgh to Little Cumbrae Islandby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Little Cumbrae Island by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train
    3. Walk from West Kilbride to Little Cumbrae Islandunknown unknown
    3h 7m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Islandunknown unknown
    5h 56m

  3. Train, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane GLA - CAL
    3. Take the bus from Wellpark Cottages to Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Islandunknown unknown
    5h 38m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Islandunknown unknown
    6h 19m

  5. Bus, travel via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Walk from Ferry Terminal to Little Cumbrae Islandunknown unknown
    6h 23m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Little Cumbrae Island. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to West Kilbride, then travel to Little Cumbrae Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Little Cumbrae Island via Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 56m.

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