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

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Glengarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    1h 46m
    £26–27
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Avenue to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 14m
    £8–13
  3. Drive 68.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kilbirnie to Edinburghcar car 68.9 mi
    1h 20m
    £17–24
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Glengarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 19m
    £10–27
  5. Line 904 bus, line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Gilmour Streetbus bus 904
    2. Take the bus from Smithhills Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 900
    3h 22m

Kilbirnie to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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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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