There are 4 ways to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to George Streetbus Ember
4h 37m£16–23Train
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
5h 34m£45–94Drive 132.2 mi
- Drive from Kilmelford to Edinburghcar 132.2 mi
2h 45m£34–49Bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978
5h 34m£26–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmelford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at George Street via Oban Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmelford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Kilmelford and Edinburgh is 142 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £15 - £23.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Kilmelford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.
Kilmelford to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Kilmelford to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £15 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Kilmelford, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Oban Bus Station to George Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Car Park to Edinburgh Waverley via Supermarkets, Oban, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Oban Bus Station to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £23–45
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmelford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Kilmelford to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmelford to Edinburgh is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kilmelford to Edinburgh.
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