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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock is 70 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kilmarnock is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 508+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

Edinburgh to Kilmarnock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
1h 44m
£21–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 11m
£8–13
Drive 62.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kilmarnockcar 62.6 mi
1h 21m
£16–23
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2h 13m
£13–19
Train via Glasgow
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 14m
£26–85
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
2h 45m
£22–85

Edinburgh to Kilmarnock by train and foot

216Weekly Services

2h 14mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock.

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Distance: 69.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 14m.

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