There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
2h 46m£24–48Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbridecar 68.8 mi
1h 25m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 40m£44–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to West Kilbride68.8 mi
1h 25mBus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 906 / ...
3h 40m£17–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at West Kilbride via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and West Kilbride is 76 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 46m and costs £23 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to West Kilbride via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to West Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to West Kilbride.
There are 564+ hotels available in West Kilbride.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and West Kilbride. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















