What is the cheapest way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh is to bus via Shandwick Place which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sandhead and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandhead to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bowling Club and arriving at Princes Street via Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sandhead and Edinburgh is 143 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sandhead to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandhead to Edinburgh bus from?

Sandhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh is to Bus which takes 5h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Sandhead to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sandhead to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Sandhead to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandhead to Edinburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Sandhead to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Sandhead to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 18m
Bus via Shandwick Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
5h 24m
£20–28
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 46m
£53–120
Drive 125.9 mi
1. Drive from Sandhead to Edinburghcar 125.9 mi
2h 42m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
5h 50m
£52–115

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandhead to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bowling Club to Princes Street via Port Rodie, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Club to Edinburgh Waverley via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 46m.

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