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How to get fromEdinburgh to Fairlieby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain train Glasgow Central - Largs
    3h 5m
    £31–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3h 43m
    £16–26

  3. Drive 78.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fairliecar car 78.6 mi
    1h 33m
    £20–28

  4. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3h 44m
    £17–26

Edinburgh to Fairlie by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fairlie via Glasgow Central in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Burnfoot Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 3h 43m.

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