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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank is to bus and ferry which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 11m.

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 £28 - £45.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sandbank?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sandbank is 81 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 3h 42m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank, including transfers.

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 708+ hotels available in Sandbank.

Edinburgh to Sandbank - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 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
3h 42m
£26–103
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
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 11m
£19–36
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sandbankcar 117 mi
2h 30m
£29–41
Train, ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
3h 45m
£31–45

Edinburgh to Sandbank by train, ferry, and bus

252Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Sandbank.

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Distance: 80.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sandbank. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 486 bus to Finbracken. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Finbracken via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 4h 11m.

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