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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilwinning by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    1h 36m
    £18–46

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to McGavin Waybus bus X36 / ...
    3h 24m
    £14–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 9m
    £18–28

  4. Drive  69.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kilwinningcar car 69.4 mi
    1h 29m
    £18–25

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2h 4m
    £20–47

Edinburgh to Kilwinning by train and foot

Calendar325Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kilwinning, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kilwinning via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to McGavin Way via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 24m.

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