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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kirkby?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kirkby is 236 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kirkby bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kirkby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Kirkby is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Edinburgh to Kirkby.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2404+ hotels available in Kirkby.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkby by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 43m
£30–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
7h 31m
£44–73
Drive 208.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkby208.7 mi
3h 45m
£52–74
Fly to Liverpool, line 20 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station
5h 32m
£70–230
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huyton
7h 31m
£74–166
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 7m
£52–160

Edinburgh to Kirkby by train and bus

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkby Bus Station via Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Kirkby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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