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How to get fromMachrie to Edinburghby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 59m
    £48–118

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Ferry Terminalbus bus 324 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    7h 30m
    £32–69

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Ferry Terminalbus bus 324 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    3. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 34m
    £40–97

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Machrie to Edinburgh. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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