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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Symington is to bus via Main Street which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 27m.

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 station to Symington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and arriving at Hansel Village via West Regent Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

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 41m and costs £21 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Symington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Symington is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Symington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Symington bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

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 503+ 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

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 West Regent Lane to Hansel Villagebus X77k / ...
1h 41m
£21–82
Bus via Main Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Main Streetbus 4
3h 27m
£8–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Hansel Villagebus X77k / ...
2h 14m
£13–20
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Symingtoncar 68.7 mi
1h 24m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 46m
£28–88
Train, bus via Main Street
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Main Streetbus 4
3h
£21–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Symington.

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Distance: 75.4 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Hansel Village via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and West Regent Lane in around 2h 14m. 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 46m.

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