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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Burns Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station and Cumnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Auchinleck via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Muirkirk?

The distance between Edinburgh and Muirkirk is 95 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk without a car is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Muirkirk bus from?

Edinburgh to Muirkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Muirkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Muirkirk?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Muirkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Muirkirk train arrive?

Edinburgh to Muirkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Muirkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Muirkirk is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Muirkirk.

Where can I stay near Muirkirk?

There are 104+ hotels available in Muirkirk.

Edinburgh to Muirkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 76 bus, and car

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Edinburgh to Muirkirk

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Muirkirk. The best route is Bus, line 76 bus, a distance of 72.499 km.

Bus, line 76 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cumnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
3h 57m
£25–40
Drive 51.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Muirkirkcar 51.5 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 44m
£33–74
Bus, line 76 bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cumnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
3h 58m
£26–40

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Burns Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Cumnock Bus Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Furnace Road via Glasgow Central, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 4h 44m.

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