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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Fairlie?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Burnfoot Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Fairlie?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Fairlie via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Fairlie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Fairlie is 87 miles. The road distance is 79.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 35m and costs £28 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fairlie bus from?

Edinburgh to Fairlie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Fairlie train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Fairlie?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Fairlie is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 35m and costs £28 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Fairlie bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Fairlie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Fairlie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Fairlie is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Fairlie.

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

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Where can I stay near Fairlie?

There are 462+ hotels available in Fairlie.

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 35m
£29–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
3h 57m
£11–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 7m
£21–25
Drive 78.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Fairliecar 78.6 mi
1h 33m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Fairlietrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 6m
£24–87

Edinburgh to Fairlie by train and foot

128Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.3 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fairlie via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Burnfoot Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 3h 57m.

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