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How to get from West Lothian to Muirkirk by bus and train?

From West Lothian to Muirkirk by bus and train

To get from West Lothian to Muirkirk in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Blackridge station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 42 bus from Smith Street, Ayr station to Bridge Street, Muirkirk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 4242
Leaves from Blackridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Lothian
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Helensburgh Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith Street, Ayr
    ID 6190272
    40 m • 1 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
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Lothian to Muirkirk

The distance between West Lothian, Scotland and Muirkirk, Scotland is approximately 147.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Lothian 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 West Lothian

West Lothian is located at West Lothian, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Blackridge.

Bus stations close to West Lothian:

  • Blackridge
  • Sunnydale Road, Blackridge
  • Fleming Place, Blackridge

Public transport stations close to Muirkirk, Scotland

Muirkirk is located at Muirkirk, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Carruthers Park, Muirkirk.

Bus stations close to Muirkirk:

  • Carruthers Park, Muirkirk
  • Cairn View, Muirkirk
  • Bridge Street, Muirkirk

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Lothian to Muirkirk?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 42.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Lothian to Muirkirk in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Helensburgh Central station near West Lothian 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 West Lothian to Muirkirk in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Lothian and Muirkirk in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Helensburgh Central station near West Lothian in Scotland.

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

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

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