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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sandbank?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Sandbank. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Finbracken via Buchanan Bus Station and Lochfyne Oyster Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sandbank?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sandbank is 79 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 4m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sandbank bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Sandbank bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sandbank?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sandbank is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Sandbank.

Where can I stay near Sandbank?

There are 801+ hotels available in Sandbank.

Edinburgh to Sandbank - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank by train, ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 4m
£23–71
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4h 47m
£19–35
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sandbankcar 117 mi
2h 30m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lochfyne Oyster Barbus 926 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lochfyne Oyster Bar to Finbrackenbus 486
5h 38m
£24–33
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Drive from Gourock to Sandbankcar
3h 44m
£51–85

Edinburgh to Sandbank by train, ferry, and bus

159Weekly Services

4h 4mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Finbracken via Buchanan Bus Station and Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 5h 38m.

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