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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skipnessby bus, car or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    7h 2m
    £27–39

  2. Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    7h 6m
    £22–34

  3. Drive 152.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skipnesscar car 152.4 mi
    3h 14m
    £38–54

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    7h 7m
    £25–60

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    3. Drive from Wemyss Bay to Skipnesscar car
    5h
    £63–105

Edinburgh to Skipness by bus

Calendar44Weekly Buses
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest 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 Bus Terminal in around 7h 2m.

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