There are 3 ways to get from Machrie to Edinburgh by ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 42m£31–129Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Ferry Terminalbus 324
- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
6h 17m£46–92Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Ferry Terminalbus 324
- Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 18m£35–94
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machrie to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which costs £30 - £130 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Machrie to Edinburgh is to ferry and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £130.
The distance between Machrie and Edinburgh is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Machrie to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 17m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Machrie to Edinburgh, including transfers.
There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between Machrie, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Machrie to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, drive to Irvine, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ayr Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Irvine to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–260
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £1
- Sleeper Seat
- £1–2
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £11–13
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Auchagallon Jetty to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)1475 650 397
- enquiries@calmac.co.uk
- Website
- calmac.co.uk
Ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–32
- Website
- https://www.calmac.co.uk
- Passenger Fare
- £4–7
- Car Fare
- £26–32
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