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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Kilmarnock
How to get from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L87888 · L86789+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central10:45 AM2h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:51 PMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
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- L87888 · L86789+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central10:45 AM2h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:51 PMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- L87888 · L86789+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central10:45 AM2h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:51 PMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
Other options
- L87951 · L87727+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central1:45 PM2h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:51 PMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
- L87828 · C14584+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:45 AM2h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:52 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
- L87859 · L87702+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central9:45 AM2h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:52 AMKilmarnock station (KMK)$381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Kilmarnock costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Kilmarnock take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Kilmarnock as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Kilmarnock station (KMK).
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Kilmarnock by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Kilmarnock by bus.
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