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

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Colintraivecar car
    4h 52m
    £48–95

  2. Bus, ferry via Guildford Square

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 28m
    £19–42

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    5h 18m
    £20–41

  4. Drive 123 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Colintraivecar car 123 mi
    2h 39m
    £31–44

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    5h 14m
    £31–80

Edinburgh to Colintraive by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 166.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Colintraive. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, then drive to Colintraive. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 18m.

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