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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain train Glasgow Central - Largs
    2h 35m
    £23–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    4h 8m
    £17–26

  3. Bus, line 9 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Fairlietrain train
    3h 46m
    £24–43

  4. Drive  78.6 mi

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

  5. Train

    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 4m
    £25–55

Edinburgh to Fairlie by train and foot

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fairlie via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Burnfoot Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 4h 8m.

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