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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 21m
    £45–95

  2. Bus via St Andrew's House

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 42m
    £10–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 39m
    £22–43

  4. Drive  123.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Kennedycar car 123.5 mi
    2h 36m
    £31–45

  5. Train

    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
    5h 49m
    £47–96

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Hamilton Roadbus bus 500
    6h 17m

Edinburgh to Castle Kennedy by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castle Kennedy, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hamilton Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Hamilton Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 39m.

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