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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kirkmichaelby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkmichael by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 55m
    £56–101

  2. Bus, line 361 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Fullarton Street to Kirkmichael playing Fieldsbus bus 361
    4h 28m
    £20–40

  3. Drive 85.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkmichaelcar car 85.1 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–30

  4. Bus, line 361 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Fullarton Street to Kirkmichael playing Fieldsbus bus 361
    4h 29m
    £21–40

Edinburgh to Kirkmichael by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkmichael, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkmichael via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Kirkmichael playing Fields via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Fullarton Street in around 4h 28m.

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