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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh is to bus via Burnlea Road which costs £13 - £28 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Princes Street via Strand and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ardrossan and Edinburgh is 79 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Edinburgh bus from?

Ardrossan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 59m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Strand station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Edinburgh is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ardrossan to Edinburgh.

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

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Ardrossan to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m
£28–86
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 38m
£12–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Strandbus X36
2. Take the bus from Strand to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
2h 58m
£15–24
Drive 75.2 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Edinburghcar 75.2 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Bus via Burnlea Road
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
4h 14m
£13–27

Ardrossan to Edinburgh by train and foot

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1h 59mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 78.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Princes Street via Strand and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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