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

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ailsa Craig by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Walk from Girvan to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    3h 54m

  2. Bus, travel

    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 27m

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Campbeltown, 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 57m

  4. 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

  5. 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 29m

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain train
    3. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    3. Walk from Islay (ILY) to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    4h 45m

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain train
    3. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    5h 33m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 119.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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 train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, then travel to Ailsa Craig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ailsa Craig via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and McConnell Square in around 4h 27m.

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