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How to get fromEdinburgh to Shiskineby train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shiskine by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    5h 58m
    £30–117

  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
    6h 30m
    £17–47

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shiskine, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Shiskine. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 322 bus to Ladeside Terrace. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ladeside Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 30m.

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