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

The cheapest way to get from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Kilbirnie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Central Avenue and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kilbirnie and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glengarnock and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kilbirnie and Edinburgh is 68 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilbirnie to Edinburgh bus from?

Kilbirnie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Central Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Kilbirnie to Edinburgh train from?

Kilbirnie to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glengarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow Queen Street which takes 1h 46m and costs £26 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Kilbirnie to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kilbirnie to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilbirnie to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilbirnie to Edinburgh is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilbirnie to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Kilbirnie to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 904 bus

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

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Train via Glasgow Queen Street
best
1. Take the train from Glengarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 46m
£26–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Avenue to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 14m
£8–13
Drive 68.9 mi
1. Drive from Kilbirnie to Edinburghcar 68.9 mi
1h 20m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Glengarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 19m
£10–27
Line 904 bus, line 9 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Gilmour Streetbus 904
2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 9
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 22m

Kilbirnie to Edinburgh by train and foot

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Glengarnock to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Avenue to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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