What is the cheapest way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

The cheapest way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock is to line 3 bus and bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

The fastest way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dalkeith and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Dalkeith and Kilmarnock is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock without a car?

The best way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs £22 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalkeith to Kilmarnock bus from?

Dalkeith to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from South Street station.

Train or bus from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 3 bus and bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Dalkeith to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Dalkeith to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalkeith to Kilmarnock is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Dalkeith to Kilmarnock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 3 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from South Street to Princes Streetbus N3
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 20m
£23–83
Line 3 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Street to Princes Streetbus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 25m
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 50m
£28–87
Drive 67.5 mi
1. Drive from Dalkeith to Kilmarnockcar 67.5 mi
1h 19m
£17–24
Line 3 bus, bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the bus from South Street to Princes Streetbus 3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 25m
£15–21
Line 3 bus, train
1. Take the bus from South Street to Haymarket Stationbus 3
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
4h
£22–30

Dalkeith to Kilmarnock by bus, train, and foot

60Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dalkeith to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Dalkeith, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland?

You can take a bus from South Street to Kilmarnock via Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Princes Street, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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