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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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 14m
    £15–38

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    5h 21m
    £28–106

  3. Drive 123 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Colintraivecar123 mi
    2h 37m
    £31–45

  4. Bus, ferry via Guildford Square

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry TerminalferryCm3
    5h 26m
    £15–39

  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 Colintraivecar
    4h 26m
    £50–121

Edinburgh to Colintraive by bus and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Colintraive. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Wemyss Bay, Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, Rothesay Ferry Terminal, and Guildford Square in around 5h 21m.

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