There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 48m£15–25Drive 56.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 56.7 mi
1h 7m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 1m£40–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh-EDI56.7 mi
1h 7m
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 63 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs £14 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















