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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Symington is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Symington is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Symington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Symington. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Hansel Village via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Symington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Symington is 76 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Symington without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Symington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Symington bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Symington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Symington is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Symington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Symington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Symington is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Symington.

Where can I stay near Symington?

There are 510+ hotels available in Symington.

Edinburgh to Symington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Symington by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Hansel VillageX77k / ...
1h 37m
£22–82
Bus via Main Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Main Street4
3h 25m
£8–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Hansel VillageX77k / ...
2h 4m
£14–20
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Symington68.7 mi
1h 24m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to KilmarnockGlasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 42m
£29–88
Train, bus via Main Street
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow CentralEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from St Vincent Street to Main Street4
3h 23m
£17–82

Edinburgh to Symington by train, foot, and bus

498Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.4 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Symington, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Hansel Village via Buchanan Bus Station and West Regent Lane in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Main Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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