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

The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh is to line 76 bus and bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Cumnock and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cumnock Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Cumnock to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cumnock and Edinburgh is 86 miles. The road distance is 61.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cumnock to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh without a car is to line 76 bus and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £11 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Edinburgh bus from?

Cumnock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cumnock Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cumnock to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh is to line 76 bus and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Cumnock to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cumnock to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumnock to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumnock to Edinburgh is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cumnock to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cumnock to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cumnock to Edinburgh by bus, train, 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.

Line 76 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
2h 59m
£11–18
Train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
3h 16m
£27–33
Drive 61.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumnock to Edinburghcar 61.6 mi
1h 32m
£16–22
Line 76 bus, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 4m
£16–25
Line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 46m
£13–33

Cumnock to Edinburgh by bus

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.3 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Edinburgh Waverley via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 16m.

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