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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castle Towardby train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castle Toward by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    4h 42m
    £27–103

  2. Bus, ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    5h 5m
    £19–36

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalferryCm1
    5h
    £20–36

  4. Drive 127.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castle Towardcar127.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £31–45

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Castle Towardcar
    4h 32m
    £51–121

Edinburgh to Castle Toward by train, ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castle Toward. 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, take the line 489 bus to Castle, then walk to Castle Toward. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Castle Toward via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Castle in around 5h.

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