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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 26m
    £31–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 46m
    £20–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 30m
    £35–105

  4. Drive 131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkcolmcar car 131.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £32–47

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 10m

Edinburgh to Kirkcolm by train, foot, and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkcolm, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Cross in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 46m.

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