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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sandbankby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank by train, ferry, bus, or car

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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 Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3h 43m
    £29–74

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 13m
    £18–39

  3. Drive 117 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sandbankcar car 117 mi
    2h 31m
    £29–41

Edinburgh to Sandbank by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sandbank, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sandbank. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 486 bus to Sommerville Place. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Finbracken via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 13m.

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