What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and West Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and West Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at West Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

The distance between Edinburgh and West Kilbride is 83 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to West Kilbride without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 30m and costs £22 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus from?

Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to West Kilbride train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 30m and costs £22 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus arrive?

Edinburgh to West Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to West Kilbride train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to West Kilbride is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to West Kilbride.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to West Kilbride?

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Where can I stay near West Kilbride?

There are 255+ hotels available in West Kilbride.

Edinburgh to West Kilbride - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to West Kilbride 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 West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 30m
£23–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
4h 13m
£12–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 3m
£15–25
Drive 75 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to West Kilbridecar 75 mi
1h 37m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h
£18–87

Edinburgh to West Kilbride by train and foot

127Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Kilbride via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 4h 13m.

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