What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish is to bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Machrihanish?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Turning Area via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Machrihanish?

The distance between Edinburgh and Machrihanish is 122 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Machrihanish without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Machrihanish bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Machrihanish bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Machrihanish?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Machrihanish is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Machrihanish.

Where can I stay near Machrihanish?

There are 107+ hotels available in Machrihanish.

Edinburgh to Machrihanish - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane GLA - CAL
3h 23m
£86–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
7h 51m
£25–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
7h 28m
£39–49
Drive 181.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Machrihanishcar 181.1 mi
3h 50m
£45–64
Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
7h 55m
£25–37
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Machrihanishcar
5h 18m
£62–97

Edinburgh to Machrihanish by train, foot, and bus

62Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Machrihanish.

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Distance: 121.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Turning Area via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 7h 51m.

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