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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ailsa Craigby bus, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ailsa Craig by bus, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to McConnell Squarebus bus 360 / ...
    4. Walk from McConnell Square to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    4h 5m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Walk from Girvan to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    4h 23m

  3. Train, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane plane GLA - CAL
    3. Walk from Campbeltown (CAL) to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    3h 52m

  4. Bus, travel via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Walk from Henrietta Street to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    4h 6m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ailsa Craig, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ailsa Craig. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to McConnell Square, then travel to Ailsa Craig. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ailsa Craig via Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Girvan in around 4h 23m.

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