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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kilsythby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilsyth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 344 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Croytrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Croy Station to Craigends Courtbus bus 344 / ...
    2h 5m

  2. Drive  36.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kilsythcar car 36.9 mi
    56 min
    £10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Kilsythtaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    56 min
    £240–290

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Parkburn Roadbus bus 88C / ...
    2h 27m
    £11–20

  5. Bus, line 89 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilsyth Swimming Poolbus bus 88C / ...
    2h 33m
    £12–22

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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Parkburn Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 27m.

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