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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Place and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh is 42 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £12 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus from?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rochdale Place station.

Train or bus from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenzie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 51m
£12–29
Drive 43.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburghcar 43.9 mi
59 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkintilloch to Edinburghtaxi 43.9 mi
59 min
£120–160
Line 72 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Street to Mariner Centrebus 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Camelon to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
1h 52m
Line 88 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newdyke Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 27m

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh by bus and train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Lenzie to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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