What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Loch Ryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Loch Ryan is 129 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Loch Ryan bus from?

Edinburgh to Loch Ryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Loch Ryan bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Loch Ryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Loch Ryan is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan.

Where can I stay near Loch Ryan?

There are 179+ hotels available in Loch Ryan.

Edinburgh to Loch Ryan - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan 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 Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 37m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminalbus 358 / ...
5h 47m
£17–29
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 29m
£37–109
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ryancar 118.8 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
5h

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Loch Ryan.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Loch Ryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Loch Ryan via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Stena Terminal in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Loch Ryan via Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, and Cairnryan Stena Terminal in around 5h.

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