How to get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch by bus and train?

From Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch by bus and train

To get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Tweedbank station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 89B bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 89B89B
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Tweedbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tweedbank
    1.56 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903754
    440 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 89B89B
    Wait for bus
    89B
    Kilsyth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch
    ID 6110315
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and X87

To get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Tweedbank station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X87 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to High Street, Kirkintilloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X87X87
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Tweedbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tweedbank
    1.56 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - X87X87
    Wait for bus
    X87
    Waterside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Kirkintilloch
    ID 6110318
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch

The distance between Scottish Borders, Scotland and Kirkintilloch, Scotland is approximately 154.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders is located at Scottish Borders, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Darnick Vale, Darnick.

Train stations close to Scottish Borders:

  • Tweedbank

Bus stations close to Scottish Borders:

  • Darnick Vale, Darnick
  • Smiths Road, Darnick
  • Tower Road, Darnick

Public transport stations close to Kirkintilloch, Scotland

Kirkintilloch is located at Kirkintilloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch.

Bus stations close to Kirkintilloch:

  • Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch
  • Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch
  • Ledgate, Kirkintilloch

Related Routes

Alternative route from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and X87

To get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Tweedbank station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X87 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to High Street, Kirkintilloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X87X87
Walk to Kirkintilloch
Leaves from Tweedbank

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tweedbank
    1.56 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - X87X87
    Wait for bus
    X87
    Waterside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Kirkintilloch
    ID 6110318
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kirkintilloch
    Walk to
    Kirkintilloch
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 89B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch?

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X87.

  • Is there a direct train between Scottish Borders and Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Scottish Borders to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Edinburgh station near Kirkintilloch in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Scottish Borders to Kirkintilloch in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Scottish Borders and Kirkintilloch in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Scottish Borders to get to Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tweedbank station near Scottish Borders in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Scottish Borders and Kirkintilloch in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Kirkintilloch in Scotland.