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How to get fromEdinburgh to West Kilbrideby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - Largs
    2h 58m
    £29–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3h 58m
    £17–28

  3. Drive 75 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to West Kilbridecar car 75 mi
    1h 36m
    £19–27

  4. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3h 59m
    £18–28

Edinburgh to West Kilbride by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to West Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Manse Court in around 3h 58m.

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