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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 4m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilbirnie?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Glenriddet Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kilbirnie?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Glengarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilbirnie is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilbirnie bus from?

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilbirnie train from?

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilbirnie bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilbirnie train arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kilbirnie is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

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Where can I stay near Kilbirnie?

There are 183+ hotels available in Kilbirnie.

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 bus

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Glengarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 46m
£27–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glenriddet Avenuebus X36
3h 4m
£8–13
Drive 68.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kilbirniecar 68.2 mi
1h 19m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Glengarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 17m
£22–85
Bus, line 9 bus, line 904 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
3. Take the bus from Dunn Square to Ladysmith Roadbus 904
3h 52m

Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by train and foot

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.1 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glengarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Glenriddet Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 4m.

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