There are 5 ways to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car
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Line 42 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Furnace Road to Well Roadbus 42 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 46m£27–75Drive 51.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muirkirk to Edinburghcar 51.8 mi
1h 17m£13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Glasgow Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
4h 14m£24–45Bus via Shandwick Place
- Take the bus from Glasgow Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus 42 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
4h 21m£24–44Train
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
4h 25m£34–70
Muirkirk to Edinburgh by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Muirkirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Road and arriving at Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Muirkirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Muirkirk and Edinburgh is 98 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh without a car is to line 42 bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Muirkirk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Glasgow Road station.
Muirkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Auchinleck station.
The best way to get from Muirkirk to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Muirkirk, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Glasgow Road to Princes Street via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Well Road, Auchinleck, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Furnace Road to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Glasgow Road to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Glasgow Road to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Muirkirk to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Muirkirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muirkirk to Edinburgh is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Muirkirk to Edinburgh.
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