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

The cheapest way to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £9 - £23 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmorlie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from South Parish Church and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmorlie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Wemyss Bay and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh?

The distance between Skelmorlie and Edinburgh is 78 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmorlie to Edinburgh bus from?

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from South Parish Church station.

Where do I catch the Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train from?

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wemyss Bay station.

Train or bus from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Skelmorlie to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train arrive?

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmorlie to Edinburgh is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Skelmorlie to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Skelmorlie to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain Wemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 10m
£24–86
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
3h 12m
£9–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Parish Church to Cathedral Streetbus 906X / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 31m
£22–80
Drive 79.3 mi
1. Drive from Skelmorlie to Edinburghcar 79.3 mi
1h 38m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 53m
£14–19

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh by train and foot

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Wemyss Bay to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Parish Church to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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