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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cumnock is to bus and line 76 bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cumnock is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cumnock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cumnock is 85 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cumnock without a car is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs £11 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cumnock bus from?

Edinburgh to Cumnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cumnock is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs £11 - £25. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £29 - £90 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cumnock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cumnock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cumnock is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 315+ hotels available in Cumnock.

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

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

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Bus, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cumnock Bus Station76 / ...
3h 5m
£11–24
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AuchinleckGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 10m
£30–90
Drive 61.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cumnock61.2 mi
1h 29m
£16–23
Bus, line 76 bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus StationX76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cumnock Bus Station76 / ...
3h 12m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow CentralEdinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AuchinleckGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 46m
£25–90

Edinburgh to Cumnock by bus

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Holm via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 3h 10m.

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