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How to get fromEdinburgh to Machrieby train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machrie by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus324 / ...
    6h 28m
    £49–151

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The CrossbusX36
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus324 / ...
    7h 25m
    £42–89

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Machrie. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Auchangallon Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Auchangallon Jetty via Buchanan Bus Station, The Cross, The Carrick, Troon Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 25m.

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