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How to get fromEdinburgh to Shiskineby train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shiskine by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Glasgow

    best
    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
    5h 18m
    £51–148

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    5h 58m
    £43–87

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    5h 49m
    £47–148

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 Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Irvine, take the taxi to Troon 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 train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ladeside Terrace via Glasgow Central, Irvine, Troon Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 49m.

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