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How to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the X36 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Bus - X36X36
Walk to Kilbirnie
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Dalry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie
    ID 617032
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilbirnie
    Walk to
    Kilbirnie
    Paduff Place
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 906 and X36

To get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the X36 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Bus - X36X36
Walk to Kilbirnie
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Dalry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie
    ID 617032
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilbirnie
    Walk to
    Kilbirnie
    Paduff Place
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie

The distance between Edinburgh, Kilbirnie and Kilbirnie, Kilbirnie is approximately 74.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kilbirnie – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Kilbirnie and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Kilbirnie, Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie is located at Paduff Place, Kilbirnie and the nearest public transport station is Glasgow Street, Kilbirnie.

Train stations close to Kilbirnie:

  • Glengarnock

Bus stations close to Kilbirnie:

  • Glasgow Street, Kilbirnie
  • School Wynd, Kilbirnie
  • Bridge Street, Kilbirnie

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 906 and X36

To get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 906 bus and finally take the X36 bus from West Campbell Street, Glasgow station to Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 906906
Bus - X36X36
Walk to Kilbirnie
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090108
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Largs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Campbell Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090191
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Dalry
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenriddet Avenue, Kilbirnie
    ID 617032
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kilbirnie
    Walk to
    Kilbirnie
    Paduff Place
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500, Bus line X36.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 906, Bus line X36.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kilbirnie?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Kilbirnie?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Queen Street station near Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Scotland and Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie by train and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Kilbirnie?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Kilbirnie?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Kilbirnie in Kilbirnie.

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