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There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow CentraltrainArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleytrainGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 3m
    £28–86
  2. Line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    3h 40m
    £11–25
  3. Drive 75.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Edinburghcar75.7 mi
    1h 39m
    £19–28
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow CentraltrainArdrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh WaverleytrainGlasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 42m
    £12–29

Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Harbour to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Hill Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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