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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Fairlie to Bristol Temple Meads for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Fairlie
- Departure station
- Fairlie station guide
- Address
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- Fairlie, KA29 0EG
Operators serving Fairlie
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Fairlie
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Fairlie
- Fairlie Pier
About your departure station
Opened in 1848 as part of the Ayrshire coast line, Fairlie served Clyde steamer connections and later became a commuter station.
The station retains traditional Scottish railway architecture.
Fairlie represents coastal railways that have adapted from holiday travel to daily commuting.
The station's story reflects the Firth of Clyde's changing transport patterns, where rail once connected with ships but now primarily serves Glasgow commuters and local residents.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Fairlie to Bristol Temple Meads?
Open the ticket search and enter Fairlie as your departure station and Bristol Temple Meads as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Fairlie and Bristol Temple Meads?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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