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 - Princes Street which costs £9 - £13 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 station. However, there are services departing from South Parish Church and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

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 11m.

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 via Glasgow which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m 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 via Glasgow which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 3h 10m.

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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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

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Train via Glasgow
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 11m
£24–86
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wemyss Bay to Glasgow Centraltrain Wemyss Bay - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 49m
£8–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus megabus 900 / ...
3h 10m
£14–18
Drive 79.3 mi
1. Drive from Skelmorlie to Edinburghcar 79.3 mi
1h 38m
£20–29
Bus via Edinburgh - Princes Street
1. Take the bus from South Parish Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906X / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 12m
£9–12

Skelmorlie to Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Parish Church to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 in around 3h 10m.

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