What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dalry via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

The distance between Edinburgh and North Ayrshire is 69 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £23 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus from?

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to North Ayrshire train from?

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus arrive?

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to North Ayrshire train arrive?

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to North Ayrshire is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to North Ayrshire?

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Where can I stay near North Ayrshire?

There are 556+ hotels available in North Ayrshire.

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dalrytrain Glasgow Central - Ardrossan Harbour / ...
2h 19m
£24–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Crossbus X36
2h 51m
£16–28
Drive 69.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to North Ayrshirecar 69.2 mi
1h 29m
£17–25
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Streetbus X36
2h 52m
£17–28

Edinburgh to North Ayrshire by train

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dalry via Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 51m.

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