There are 5 ways to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
2h 6m£23–49Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 69.1 mi
1h 25m£17–24Train
- Take the train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 6m£44–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from West Kilbride to Edinburgh-EDI69.1 mi
1h 25mBus
- Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3h 16m£17–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Hunterston Road and arriving at Terminal via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from West Kilbride and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between West Kilbride and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 77 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.
The best way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs £23 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Crawford Street station.
West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from West Kilbride station.
The best way to get from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a train from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hunterston Road to Terminal via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from West Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from West Kilbride to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from West Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between West Kilbride and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















