There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch by bus, tram, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Streetbus X85 / ...
1h 30m£10–18Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintillochcar 36.6 mi
49 min£9–13Tram, train
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lenzietrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2h 7m£28–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Kirkintilloch36.6 mi
49 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintillochtaxi 36.6 mi
49 min£75–95Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Streetbus X85 / ...
1h 36m£16–22
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Alexandra Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Lenzie via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kirkintilloch is 49 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £19.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Kirkintilloch, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Alexandra Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Lenzie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Alexandra Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Kirkintilloch
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkintilloch.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Kirkintilloch.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kirkintilloch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















