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

The cheapest way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between West Kilbride and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from West Kilbride to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hunterston Road and arriving at Princes Street via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between West Kilbride and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from West Kilbride to Edinburgh?

The distance between West Kilbride and Edinburgh is 83 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £22 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

West Kilbride to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Crawford Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from West Kilbride to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 10m and costs £22 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the West Kilbride to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Kilbride to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Kilbride to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between West Kilbride to Edinburgh is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from West Kilbride to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2h 10m
£23–29
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 43m
£7–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 32m
£12–16
Drive 76.1 mi
1. Drive from West Kilbride to Edinburghcar 76.1 mi
1h 39m
£19–27
Bus via Manse Road
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 48m
£17–23

West Kilbride to Edinburgh by train and foot

122Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hunterston Road to Princes Street via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 32m.

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