What is the cheapest way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Fairlie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairlie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from The Causeway and arriving at Princes Street via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Fairlie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Fairlie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Fairlie and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

The distance between Fairlie and Edinburgh is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

How do I travel from Fairlie to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairlie to Edinburgh bus from?

Fairlie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Crawford Street station.

Where do I catch the Fairlie to Edinburgh train from?

Fairlie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fairlie station.

Train or bus from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Fairlie to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Fairlie to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Fairlie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fairlie to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairlie to Edinburgh is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Fairlie to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Fairlie to Edinburgh?

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2h 10m
£23–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 35m
£16–26
Train, line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3h 18m
£25–46
Drive 79.3 mi
1. Drive from Fairlie to Edinburghcar 79.3 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 48m
£30–65

Fairlie to Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 10m. 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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