What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Hunterston Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Poteath Bank Plantation via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hunterston Castle is 96 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £29 - £33.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £29 - £33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle.

Where can I stay near Hunterston Castle?

There are 332+ hotels available in Hunterston Castle.

Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 43m
£30–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
4h 21m
£11–16
Drive 77.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castlecar 77.2 mi
1h 39m
£19–28
Train via South beach Road
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain Glasgow Central - Largs / ...
3h 59m
£25–90
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
4h 22m
£17–22

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Hunterston Castle.

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hunterston Castle via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Largs, Manse Court, and Poteath Bank Plantation in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Hunterston Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Manse Court, and Poteath Bank Plantation in around 4h 21m.

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