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How to get fromEdinburgh to Machrieby train, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machrie by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 32m
    £34–128

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus bus 324 / ...
    6h 57m
    £45–90

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus bus 324 / ...
    6h 17m
    £53–151

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Troon Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Auchangallon Jettybus bus 324 / ...
    6h 48m
    £49–151

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 Irvine, drive to Troon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, then drive to Machrie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Auchangallon Jetty via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Troon Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 57m.

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