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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kirkcolmby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkcolm by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 13m
    £24–51

  2. Bus via Princes Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 14m
    £13–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 30m
    £48–96

  4. Drive  131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkcolmcar car 131.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–47

Edinburgh to Kirkcolm by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 30m.

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