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How to get fromEdinburgh to Machrieby train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machrie by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4h 47m
    £57–84

  2. Bus, line 11 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Hill Streetbus bus 11
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus bus 324 / ...
    7h 30m
    £19–50

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm5
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus bus 324 / ...
    6h 58m
    £32–119

Edinburgh to Machrie by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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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 Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Machrie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Auchangallon Jetty via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 30m.

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