There are 4 ways to get from Holytown to Fairlie by train, bus, taxi or car
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Holytown to Fairlie by train
The train journey time between Holytown and Fairlie is around 1h 50m and covers a distance of around 52 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 39 min. Services are operated by First ScotRail Service. Typically 114 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Holytown to Fairlie is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 55 min.
The quickest way to get from Holytown to Fairlie is to taxi which costs £95 - £120 and takes 55 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Holytown to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Eurocentral, Maxim Business Park and arriving at Fairlie, Burnfoot Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Largs, Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Holytown to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Holytown and arriving at Fairlie via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Holytown and Fairlie is 35 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.
The best way to get from Holytown to Fairlie without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £11 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Holytown to Fairlie, including transfers.
Holytown to Fairlie bus services, operated by McGills Bus Service, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Holytown to Fairlie train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from Holytown station.
The best way to get from Holytown to Fairlie is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 7m.

- Distance: 34.6 miles
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Holytown, Scotland and Fairlie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Holytown to Fairlie via Glasgow Central in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, McGills Bus Service operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Largs, Manse Court every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5 - £7 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Holytown to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3 - £8
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £3 - £5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6 - £8
Train from Glasgow Central to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8 - £25
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £8 - £12
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £19 - £25

- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Largs, Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5 - £7
- Website
- McGills Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £95 - £120
Redline Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1698 266 633
- Website
- redline-cabs.co.uk
North Lanarkshire Private Hire
- Phone
- +44 1698 253 000
Diamond Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1236 602 222
Airdrie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1236 761 144
Hamilton Toa Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 281 144
Cadzow Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 891 990
- Website
- cadzowcars.com
Bridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 1698 422 288
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More Questions & Answers
Holytown to Fairlie bus services, operated by McGills Bus Service, arrive at Largs, Manse Court station.
Holytown to Fairlie train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Fairlie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holytown to Fairlie is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Holytown to Fairlie.
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