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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skipnessby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skipness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreettrainEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    6h 32m
    £36–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    6h 52m
    £18–33

  3. Drive 152.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skipnesscar152.4 mi
    3h 12m
    £38–55

  4. Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to GlasgowbusUk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    6h 59m
    £22–32

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Skipnesscar
    5h 2m
    £57–131

Edinburgh to Skipness by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Argyll Arms Hotel in around 6h 52m.

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