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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain train Largs - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 15m
    £22–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    3h 35m
    £16–26

  3. Train, line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairlie to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3h 18m
    £25–42

  4. Drive  79.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fairlie to Edinburghcar car 79.3 mi
    1h 34m
    £20–29

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain train Largs - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 48m
    £25–55

Fairlie to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Fairlie to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Causeway to Princes Street via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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