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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Beith is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £7 - £22 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Beith is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Beith?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Beith. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Reform Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Beith?

The distance between Edinburgh and Beith is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Beith without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Beith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Beith bus from?

Edinburgh to Beith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Beith?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Beith is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Beith bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Beith?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Beith is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Beith.

Where can I stay near Beith?

There are 604+ hotels available in Beith.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
1h 51m
£21–81
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
2h 20m
£7–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Reform StreetX36
2h 11m
£13–19
Drive 63.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Beith63.5 mi
1h 21m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to GlengarnockGlasgow Central - Largs / ...
2h 20m
£28–91

Edinburgh to Beith by train, foot, and bus

255Weekly Services

1h 51mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Reform Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellmans Close via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Glengarnock, and Railway Station in around 2h 20m.

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