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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kirkcolm by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 51m
    £24–64

  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 Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 15m
    £21–43

  3. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 58m
    £45–95

  4. Drive  131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Kirkcolmcar car 131.2 mi
    2h 44m
    £33–47

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 28m
    £47–96

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 40m

Edinburgh to Kirkcolm by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 15m.

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