What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Place and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lenzie and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kirkintilloch and Edinburgh is 56 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs £9 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus from?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rochdale Place station.

Where do I catch the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh train from?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lenzie station.

Train or bus from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh train arrive?

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X85 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 41m
£9–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
1h 51m
£10–20
Drive 44 mi
1. Drive from Kirkintilloch to Edinburghcar 44 mi
59 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkintilloch to Edinburghtaxi 44 mi
59 min
£280–340
Train
1. Take the train from Lenzie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
1h 52m
£16–27
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
1h 58m
£10–19

Kirkintilloch to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 56.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Lenzie to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 43 min.

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