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How to get fromEdinburgh to Carrick Castleby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Castle by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Garelochheadtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    2. Take the taxi from Garelochhead to Carrick Castletaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    £76–97

  2. Drive  99.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carrick Castlecar car 99.2 mi
    2h 12m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Drive from Gourock Rail Station to Carrick Castlecar car
    4h 25m
    £27–37

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Car Parkbus bus 302
    4h 50m

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carrick Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carrick Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carrick Castle. However, you can take the train to Garelochhead then take the taxi to Carrick Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Carrick Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Gourock Rail Station in around 4h 25m.

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