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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning is to bus and line 11 bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilwinning?

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kilwinning?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Kilwinning. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Kilwinning via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilwinning?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilwinning is 74 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilwinning bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilwinning train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kilwinning?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning is to train via Glasgow which takes 1h 37m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 11 bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilwinning bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilwinning train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kilwinning?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kilwinning is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Edinburgh to Kilwinning.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilwinning?

There are 547+ hotels available in Kilwinning.

Edinburgh to Kilwinning - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 37m
£27–86
Bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to McGavin Waybus 11
3h 5m
£10–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 8m
£19–24
Drive 69.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kilwinningcar 69.4 mi
1h 29m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2h 7m
£23–86

Edinburgh to Kilwinning by train and foot

490Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilwinning via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to McGavin Way via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 5m.

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