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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loans is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Loans is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Loans?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loans. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Hall Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Loans?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Loans. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Barassie via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Loans?

The distance between Edinburgh and Loans is 81 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loans without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Loans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Loans bus from?

Edinburgh to Loans bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Loans train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Loans?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loans is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Loans bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Loans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Loans?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Loans is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Loans.

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

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Where can I stay near Loans?

There are 519+ hotels available in Loans.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loans 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 Barassietrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
1h 56m
£34–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 13m
£16–23
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loanscar 71.9 mi
1h 30m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Barassietrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
2h 26m
£23–62
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 14m
£16–23

Edinburgh to Loans by train and foot

236Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Barassie via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Hall Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 13m.

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