There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
3h 38m£23–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 50m£11–20Drive 119.8 mi
- Drive from Loch Ryan to Edinburghcar 119.8 mi
2h 27m£30–43Bus via Loch Ryan
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 50m£23–45
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh is to Bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Loch Ryan and Edinburgh is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £23 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Loch Ryan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Loch Ryan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loch Ryan to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Loch Ryan to Edinburgh.
There are 2795+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between Loch Ryan, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Loch Ryan to Princes Street via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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