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How to get fromWhithorn to Edinburghby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Grapes Hotel to Crossbus bus 416
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 41m

  2. Drive 119 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whithorn to Edinburghcar car 119 mi
    2h 37m
    £29–42

  3. Line 415 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Grapes Hotel to Hole-in-the-Wallbus bus 415
    2. Take the bus from Hole-in-the-Wall to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 56m

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    7h 22m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hole-in-the-Wall to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    7h 51m

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  • Distance: 184 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from The Grapes Hotel to Princes Street via Stance 1, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 22m.

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