How to get from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh by bus and train?

Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The X76 bus from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh runs from 05:56 to 18:41, with departures every 10 min-1 hr 20 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X76 bus from Church Street, Kilmarnock station to Bath Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Kilmarnock Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X76X76
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Church Street, Kilmarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church Street, Kilmarnock
    ID 61801092
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bath Street, Glasgow
    ID 609014
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh

The distance between Kilmarnock Station, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 117.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kilmarnock Station) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line X76, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock Station and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh?

    The X76 bus line goes from Church Street, Kilmarnock station near Kilmarnock Station in Kilmarnock to Bath Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bath Street, Glasgow station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilmarnock Station to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kilmarnock Station in Kilmarnock and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kilmarnock Station to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the X76 bus from the Church Street, Kilmarnock stop near Kilmarnock Station in Kilmarnock.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kilmarnock Station and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Bath Street, Glasgow station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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