What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith is to bus and line 3 bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Dalkeith?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Buccleuch Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Dalkeith is 79 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Dalkeith bus from?

Kilmarnock to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Dalkeith is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2234+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Kilmarnock to Dalkeith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Dalkeith by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
2h 46m
£27–90
Bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
3h 12m
£10–15
Bus, line 3 bus via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
3h 11m
£15–21
Drive 68.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Dalkeithcar 68.4 mi
1h 17m
£17–25
Train, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buccleuch Streetbus 3
3h 29m
£23–30

Kilmarnock to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

218Weekly Services

2h 46mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Dalkeith, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Buccleuch Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1, and Princes Street in around 3h 11m.

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