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How to get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk by bus and train?

From Aberdeen to Muirkirk by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Aberdeen station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 42 bus from Park Road, Auchinleck station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min.

329min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Leaves from Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aberdeen
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    157 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Auchinleck
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Road, Auchinleck
    ID 6180603
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Aberdeen to Muirkirk by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M9 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the 42 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 55 min.

415min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 923923
Bus - 4242
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen to Muirkirk

The distance between Aberdeen, Scotland and Muirkirk, Scotland is approximately 330.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen to Muirkirk 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 Aberdeen

Aberdeen is located at Aberdeen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen.

Train stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
  • Guild Street, Aberdeen
  • Bridge Street, Aberdeen

Ferry stations close to Aberdeen:

  • Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, Aberdeen

Public transport stations close to Muirkirk, Scotland

Muirkirk is located at Muirkirk, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Cairn View, Muirkirk.

Bus stations close to Muirkirk:

  • Cairn View, Muirkirk
  • Glasgow Road, Muirkirk
  • The Style, Muirkirk

From Aberdeen to Muirkirk by bus

To get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M9 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the 42 bus from Bus Station , Ayr station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 55 min.

415min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 923923
Bus - 4242
Leaves from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    195 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station , Ayr
    ID 6190691
    55 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Muirkirk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Muirkirk
    ID 6180811
    87 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk?

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen to Muirkirk?

    The alternative route takes 415 minutes, using Bus line M9, Bus line 923, Bus line 42.

  • Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Muirkirk in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aberdeen to Muirkirk in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Muirkirk in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Aberdeen to Muirkirk in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aberdeen and Muirkirk in Scotland by train and bus is about 5 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aberdeen to get to Muirkirk in Scotland?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aberdeen and Muirkirk in Scotland?

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