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There are 5 ways to get from Largs to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain train Largs - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2h 20m
    £23–56

  2. Bus via St Andrew's House

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus Uk090
    4h 3m
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    3h 13m
    £13–22

  4. Drive  78 mi

    1. Drive from Largs to Edinburghcar car 78 mi
    1h 32m
    £20–28

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain train Largs - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 53m
    £26–56

Largs to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Largs, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Largs to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School Wynd to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 13m.

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